I was able to tick off 2 years of vo-tech while in high school and the school system picked up the tab (thank you tax payers).
Worked my ass off the next to years to pay for the rest.
I would *never* go to a “college” that makes you take advanced basket weaving and other such crap as part of your major.
My son in pursuing an Accounting degree while working for a tax accountant. No debt. And they will probably hire him after he completes school.