I am going to be a senior in High school in about a month. I really want/need to get into a community college so I can get my pre-req's done before I can get into dental hygiene school. There is one problem, and that is MONEY.
I don't have a job, because I have no transportation to a job. The closest place is a two hour walk. I live with my mom who is a single parent. She is constantly at work, trying to pay the bills. My dad is dead beat and doesn't drop a dime for anything.
My mom is a bartender, she makes horrible money. She also is an alcoholic and a heavy gambler, which makes all the excess money disappear.
I'm freaking out hardcore, because I won't have enough money to get into community college. I don't even know what classes i'm supposed to take >.<
I'm willing to work in school as hard as I can, but that won't pay for anything! 
I have a plan, but I need money to do it.
I'd want to go to a community college in maryland, and then a dental hygiene program. I'd have to pay rent in that time, and I heard that there is a lot of work in dental hygiene school, making it very hard to maintain a job.
I refuse to wait to go to college, I need to make this possible. !!
Any experiences shared or any advice or ANYTHING at all, please please please let me know!!
Suggestion:
I'm sorry about your situation. It is good that you have the determination to become what you want. However, there are ways that you can invest more economically. First off, start looking into scholarships right away. go on www.fastweb.com. That is great. You don't have to be a super star athlete or a genius to get these. There are small scholarships out there that can really be of help. Secondly, try to get Financial Aid. Many students get it in order to be able to study. If worse comes to worse, get a student loan. Yes, you will have to pay it eventually, but you can pay it when you have your career. At that time, you will probably have a good job and solid pay. Also, can you ask a relative for help? If not, maybe go to your community college and ask them for help. There are people there willing to help you.
good luck and I really hope that you do become a dental hygenist.
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my husband didnt have any money, neither did his parents…………he just got student loans and someone in his family co-signed for him with the loans and he even got money to live off of, like 1,500 for rent/etc………it will rack up a HUGE dept if you are not careful with it and i HIGHLY suggest paying back any borrowed money u didnt use after EACH semester, and not just keeping it or spending it because they will ruin ur credit if you dont pay the loans back on time each month.((((i think most loan repayment schedules start when your finished with school, not before but they also dont 'care' if you have gotten a job yet or not lol)))