Hi Silversparrow!I certainly empathize w/ you. Just a few thoughts: Even if close to home GET AN APARTMENT, State college with a loan won't be so $$$ (sometimes your job will pay this after you graduate) Community Colleges, VERY inexpensive here & most credits are transferable later on. Get a job on/off campus (EVEN if close to home, GET AN APARTMENT with a roomate).
Good Luck!