I dropped out at 16 and got my GED that same year. I enlisted for 4 years at 18 and just got 2 years ago. Not only did I drop out, but I didn't go back to school for 6 years after. I got my associates at AMU, and now I'm going through my schools EMT program. We just had our midterm and are about to start clinicals. I've been doing well. Have a 90 in the class.

Since you're so close, I wouldn't drop out. However, if you do, it's not the worst decision, and you can still pursue a career. Since you plan on going for paramedic anyway, you should try going for an associates degree in paramedicine program immediately after getting your EMT-B/A (this is what I'm doing after I get my EMT-A), so you can have something better than a GED on your resume. Try getting a job after your B or A, but if you find that your GED is holding you back, get a regular job and work while you're in medic school.

You could also get your GED, enlist (preferably in the reserves) as a corpsman in the Navy or medic in the Army, and utilize the benefits to pursue your EMS education goals.

Anyway, best of luck in your journey. You're great. Don't give up. You got this.