<prompt> Human: Hey guys, I am currently a 17 year old senior in high school, and am about to leave my parents at the end of this week. Ive already applied to college and got in to some state schools but will be unable to pay college tuition unless I make enough money. When I leave I will have absolutely nothing, not even a job which I am desperately looking for. and I need all the advice I can possibly get. Thanks.  <response>: There is ZERO anything bad about asking for help in this situation. You will pay taxes your entire life - and the more successful you are the more you will pay - so it is not only to your benefit but for the benefit of your fellow citizens that you use whatever resources there are available to you to get to the place in life you want to be.Pain is mandatory in life but suffering is optional. It will be difficult making such a huge change but accept whatever you can bring your way to make it work as well as it possibly can. Offices may be closed for Presidents Day tomorrow, so dont get discouraged if you cant start making contacts before Tuesday morning. Dont stop with the first thing that sounds promising, keep looking until you understand all the available options and then proceed from there. 