Find financial aid. Financial aid is not just for kids. Most federal grants, loans and scholarships are open to students of all ages. Many companies will foot some or all of the bill for continuing education. Explore all your options.
Some colleges have child-care programs for returning students.
Other schools help students with special needs, such as single parents and women returning to college. Ask admissions or financial aid officers about loans, grants and work-study programs. Aid is available to students of all ages, not just traditional, full-time students. Many social service organizations and occupation-related groups offer scholarships. But it's out there.