Originally Posted by Rochard

My nephew just graduated from college.

Total sob story - single mom, lived in a trailer, nasty part of town... It was clear his mother was unable to help get him through college. He did well in school, worked full time in school, part time in the book store at the college to pay off part of his tuition, and also was dorm supervisor to get free room and board. He graduated with honors, and only owes $10k on a $100k degree. He landed a job with a Fortune 500 company working in their mergers and acquisitions department, and makes six figures.

Anyone can do it no matter what your circumstance. You just have to want it bad enough.