A friend of mine got his GED and now he's in law school......if your going to get your GED you might as well go to college. Because the only thing a GED is going to get you is another stock boy job...If you really want to make financial difference in you life you need some kind of degree or certificate. I know it sucks I don't like it any more than you....but you gotta do what you gotta do. Borrow the money if you have to but get it done....I agree with going to a community college/junior college for two years first. That way it will be easier/cheaper/ and if you bust your ass you can boost your GPA way up there so you will have no problem getting into a university and getting scholarships.......and hello....they do lots of parting in college, it will be fun if you work hard at it.