Trust me, as someone who has already been there and done that; it WILL work out. There are opportunities to work part time and still get medical coverage. You can live with a roommate or two. I put myself through college, lived on my own, worked, and had bipolar disorder and OCD. It took me 8 years but I got my BA. I was in and out of the hospital a lot but I made it. Also, you are so young, don't sell yourself short. You may very well be able to work enough to support yourself. Even with a mental illness, you have many opportunities ahead of you. You also have many years. So don't limit yourself. I am working full time and have been for a year with no hospitalizations and no time off of work due to my mental illnesses. I never thought I'd get here either. Sending you good thoughts...