I worked my way through college. I also put my husband through college (I worked, he went to College)He got BS in Computer Science. Our daughter is also working her way through college - (almost done with BS in Math (she wants' to teach HS / (and will Ace the teaching credential test))// it can be done!! No debt!! It just takes longer, and requires discipline. It helps to live in an area that is affordable, (and get roommates). We lived incredibly low cost. We had fun doing it too! Some food pantries help people working thier way through college// ((they like to help people with goals//we paid back volunteering))