Trying to Dig Out

Hi, my name is Fran Workman.  I know, I don't have a lot of just cause like a lot of people on this site. However, like millions of others, I was hit hard when the economy took a header back in 2008.  I ultimately lost my house, my car, and real close to losing myself.  I persevered, and I have been trying to get back into the game.  For many years, I have been trying to get myself into a career that would allow me to be happy and most of all to live.  Finally, I have found the way in to said career, but now, I need to figure out how to finance it.  I am working full time and wish I could pay for it, but I am just not able to do so with my income.  Plus, the education road is not traditional which would not allow me to get a student loan.  This has to be an out of pocket expenditure.  I appreciate you at least taking the time to look at a brief description of my plight, and hope that you can help.