<prompt> Human: Currently working a full time job that pays cozily but exists far away from any university. It has no chance for advancement. Working this job the last 2 years Ive had the opportunity to pay off my credit card debt and get a car I desperately needed. But havent dented my student loans. Now Im facing the dilemma - I either go back to school now or miss my opportunity. Im turning 27 in two days. Even if I started in a year Id graduate at 32 and be so behind experience wise. I cant keep this job near a university and would have to take on something that Im sure would barely support me, near minimum wage. I have to work hard for grades. I cant work full time and go to school full time. I tried and failed very hard. I dont know what to do. I cant afford school. I feel too old to go to school. I have ZERO support - emotional or financial. I have to do everything on my own I already know that. I just dont feel like I have any options, but I thought I would check with you guys because this subreddit has absolutely transformed my finances and the way I look at them. Is paying off my student loans before I go back my only option? If I go that route I have to accept that I will never have a family. I basically have to focus on finances and then school full time. I wouldnt be done until 35 years old and my chances at having kids will be non existent by then. But I want to make something of myself. I dont want to get with someone who doesnt see me as an equal partner and just pop out a kid.Is 27 too early for a midlife crisis?Edit: Thank you guys for your responses. They did wonders to calm me down and give me some direction as to where to start. Ill be making a list of things I need to do and research and look into right away.  <response>: I just wasnt too say two things:1 it will take longer but full time work and part time student is worth looking into.2 it may take you 6 years to graduate, and in 6 years youll be 33, but youll be 33 no matter what you do. Its just up to you if you want a degree too 