I worked my way thru a community college too, 12 hours/semesters hitch hiking to from school at night. Yes it was a b*tch. But I am glad I did it, never graduated. I just took all the math, physics and computer science classes the school offered without ever taking a English course. Once I ran out of classes to take I stopped going, but I did manage to get a better job with my new improved skill set so it all worked out for the best.
There is always the GI Bill. Can’t afford to go to college? Defend your country for 6 years and while there take night classes or online classes.
And take something useful.