Many colleges have an open admissions policy, in which everyone who meets the minimum qualifications automatically qualify.

As for money, when you apply for admission, you can also get information about financial aid. You may qualify for a grant or a loan.

You can probably start by surfing the websites of colleges that you want to attend. They usually have admissions criteria and stuff like that on line.

Another way—-Go to your local 2-year college and talk to a counselor. Bring your transcripts from high school. You can get those by calling the school district office. He or she will be able to tell you in you’re eligible.

As to money, it’s pretty easy to work while you’re in college, you just have to have lot of self-discipline. I know young adults who worked full-time and carried 12 to 16 units every semester and did well, so don’t think you can’t do it. You can, but it will be a lot of work. However, just think how proud you will be of yourself when you finish!! Plus, depending on your major, you’ll have a lot more job options open to you after college.

When you get into the 4-year university get student loans. Your courses get tougher as you become a junior and senior and you may not be able to work as much, so live off of your student loans a little.

IM me if you have any other questions.