Don't necessarily choose to forgo college entirely, choose where you can get the most for your money. For example whilst working full-time and living at home I go to a community college. The one I go to has a partnership with Rutgers. The average cost per credit hour at Rutgers for an NJ resident is $333(It's over double for someone out of state). At the community college I go to as an in county resident, the cost per credit hour is only $115. This has allowed me to pay it off with having to accrue any interest. With my final 2 years, I'll probably take on some debt, but by my estimates it'll be well under $25k. I knew people coming out of school with $50-100K worth of debt not including interest.
Reppin the Jersey Shore.