When deciding upon a post-high school credential, you shouldn’t have to worry about cost. Yes, a credential is anything but cheap. But with the right planning and financial resources, you can successfully fund your post-high school education.
Families have the primary responsibility of paying for higher education. Sometimes a family's resources are not enough to pay all expenses. But different types of financial aid are available to help a family meet the costs of higher education, which include direct education costs (such as tuition, fees, and books) and indirect costs (things like personal living expenses, food, housing, and transportation).
You may be surprised to discover that financial aid can help pay for your living expenses. Also, financial aid is often available to pay for college, technical, trade, or vocational school programs. Many different types of schools, not just colleges and universities, have financial assistance available to students.
~Taken from https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/paying-for-college/