I have two suggestions.
They first is to find an apprenticeship. If you can, this will be very helpful. They pay you to work and they teach at the same time. There is usually little or not out of pocket. You can go to the Department of Labor for more info on who you can contact local for more information. There are all sorts of apprenticeships out there. (I'm in one now) I'm an apprentice tool and die maker. Top pay is well worth the work and I had to pay nothing. They sent me to school and paid for everything. Sometimes starting pay sucks but it's money. The end result is well worth it.
The second is medical field. They are really short on nurses, rad techs, surg techs. I lot of hospitals will give you college reimbursments. I think there are alot of grants and what not out there, since they are in such demand. Some of the tech programs are 2 year degrees so you can get to work faster and while you are in school they have tech assistant openings to make money as you go. (my wife is a rad tech) starting pay is good and you'll have a job before you graduate.
I hope this helps get you going
