I know you're right here, including about how I feel like this is my only chance. I didn't really consider it but the first time I went to college, it was as a dual enrollment student and when my parents couldn't afford to send me to college after I graduated it was pretty heartbreaking for me. It was six years before I went back and I do feel like if I don't get everything I can out of it now, I'll never be able to go back if I want to.

Anyway, thanks for your advice. It's given me something to consider.