[theflyingcow]

I'm guessing your school has a pretty sub-par/non-existent financial aid program, otherwise you wouldn't be posting this dilemma? Have you considered taking out any student loans to help pay for school? I don't really how good your options look after you graduate, but my advice would be to focus on getting a degree/certification of some sort and worry about working later if you can get that money from elsewhere first. On another note, don't buy a new car and if you live in a city with good public transportation, try and sell your car. A car in terms of monetary considerations is one of the worst investments you can make as 1) it depreciates in value with time, 2) gas/insurance/other maintenance costs are high, 3) it's liable to break down. Of course, having one has its merits but when it comes to getting a degree vs. having a set of wheels to impress the ladies, the ladies will always be there while the degree will not.