When financial issues are there, like everyone before has said.....start in the community college. I also did that......those lower division courses are required by all colleges & if you get the AA degree, they you already have something to show for your first 2 years.

The transfer over with that behind you is simple.....going to a state university is another way to save money.....they are a lot less expensive. Becoming a full psychologist requires a PhD anyway, so there is a lot of schooling ahead of you....save your money to spend on getting your higher level degrees from the universities that count.

A therapist lever I think requires just an MA......& just isn't a good word because that Is a huge amount of work also & there isn't anything to minimize about that.

They have psychology underdivision classes to take in the community college, so you will be able to take classes & get familiar with the subject.....they usually have the psychologi major at the junior college level too.

The important thing is not to let your brother influence you. My husband thought he was a know it all in college & didn't get good grades. He didn't get the job he expected after graduating because of attitude either.....he finally got a great job, but it was difficult to come by.

Schools are a wonderful place to grow & learn.......& they are more than willing to work with those that want to put everything into their ecucation.....they just won't waist their time with those that don't care like your brother.....he is where he is because of his attitude (I know that is probably the wrong thing to say)....but based on my experience in college, what I say is right on.

My parents weren't college people, so I had no idea about college or what I had to do...I was charging unsailed waters in my family, but I did it & am very proud of what I accomplished.....I'm sure that is how you will feel too.

Debbie