Find the money. Many employers will pay for your training. See if your employer offers that benefit, or look for a new employer that does. Tuition reimbursement is almost always a perk when your company employs many people who need regular training upgrades. A notable partnership between Microsoft and Key Bank called Microsoft Skills 2000, for example, provides loans for continuing education in technology-related fields.
Many schools have scholarship programs for returning and non-traditional students.
Call the institution's financial aid office to see what they offer. Also, ask if they offer academic credit for your life experience. In addition, you might be able to test out of some lower-level courses in areas such as English and math.