Need advise. Single mother, want to study, etc.. Quite a complex question so please read. Please?

I know in Australia benefits dont stop because your studying.. they only stop if you start full time work. I mean there may be some slight differences where you live but thats a pretty big one and i dont think it would be the case. Most college type institutions will offer payment plans, they almost always never expect you to pay everything upfront and also most college type institutions offer extra tutoring support free of charge. At the end of the day, its all about creating more workers for this world -smiles- so they will help you as best as they can.