<prompt> Human: I am 25 thinking about finally going and I dont want to be in debt my whole life. It would just be a public school not anything fancy but I imagine that is still a ton of money I would have to pay back if I were to go for 4 plus years. Can anyone give any tips or anything regarding this.  <response>: Go to community college for first two years on a transfer program, itll help tremendously.Sign up for FAFSA and any and every grant you might think youll qualify for.The most important thing is to get a degree that will net you a positive ROI, dont do liberal arts or some other degree with no jobs. 