You hear other people say, "You don't need to go to school to earn a living". Yes, it is true, but if you go to college you have plenty of options to earn a better living for yourself and your dependents. Nobody wants to stay stagnant working in a warehouse lifting 50 lbs of boxes everyday. If you are young, your body would not feel the effects at the moment. But when you turn 30 or 30 something your body starts to wear down.
One example of certification programs is Medical Billing Specialist. It is very in demand and most hospitals or Doctor's clinics pay decent wages plus benefits. Then after 2 years of experience in this field, some
companies are offering real work at home jobs. You can work during the day time, while studying online in the comfort of your home. A number of technical colleges or community colleges offering FREE Assistance for low income students. The key here is to prove you are eligible. To name a few colleges are
Clover Park Tech College in Washington,
Sierra College in California it depends on what state you live in.