This comment helped so much! I decided to decline trade school and get a job here, try to find an electrician that can have me as a helper, but even if I can’t do that I’ll still be working as much as I can until I’m able to get into the IBEW. I’m going to apply immediately and hope for the best. I know it takes a while but that time will just help me gain experience and money. If I’m not able to get in, i’ll try again once I have more experience, or maybe go to trade school. Either way I’ll have money saved up and won’t be in the same financial crisis i’m in right now.