Most states have programs for "aides" (being called other names of course, such as "helpers" or "providers") and the requirements differ from state to state. Some require as much as six months of school, and others require only basic training.
Most are not live-in, but the experience can be good (or not) depending on the person one is assigned to. The most important thing is to get a GED, and, if you later decide you want or need it, you can always get your diploma.
With either one, you should be eligible for many kinds of financial aid if you want to get into a technical school or go to a regular college. And there are always people who would be willing to take in a student for a little extra help around the house once in a while.
Of course, I'm just offering what I know...;)
My diploma is what I wanted in the first place. My mom says
I should just get my GED, but my diploma is what I really want.
Technical school?
As in technically it's a school?
(I'm genuinely lost on that one)
I had never been interested in going to college & was never
told it something to look to. So I don't really have any interest
in college & now everyone is telling me I should go (including mom).