<p>This may sound like an odd question, but did you spend any time in foster care or in a homeless youth program? I work in the dependency system and there are special programs to help kids attend college. In our state, if a youth has spent more than 6 months in foster care after their 16th birthday they get tuition paid at a state school and can qualify for a living expense stipend upon graduation if they are full-time students. </p>
<p>I it applies to you, you may want to explore this option.</p>