I'm terrified to be in debt from it, but I finally applied to go back to college. Going to get a bachelors in information technology then transfer to get a dual MLS and History MA. Wish me luck!
There are many alternatives to going into debt for college; attending a community college for most of your classes, taking advantage of free online classes from all the Ivy League universities that give degrees in everything for free, choosing a career where you become an apprentice and get paid to learn, then earn twice to three times what most people with college degrees make.
Jobs You Can Learn By Being an Apprentice, and earn while you learn, then afterward earn more than what people earn with college degrees. [thebalancecareers.com]
I went back to school for Computer Science when I was around your age. It was a wise investment for me. Good luck!
Best of luck to you. Even at my age I would do the same if I thought it would help my future. I'm not sure there is enough time, but I am a Vet and could most likely go to college free. Believe it or not you can draw unemployment and go to college almost totally free. My ex did that as a "displaced worker." It's a program that the government has.