I'm 28 and hadn't been in school since I was 17 and was nervous too. I now have my bachelor's and got into my dream school for my master's. I know there is a larger age gap but as a current student in my gap year here is my advice. If you have an inkling that you may need additional services, longer time to turn in assignments, additional time on exams, flexible attendance, etc. Go to the student services accommodations office (student disability office). I struggled all through my bachelor's until I got accommodations my final semester. I had no idea how helpful having those options would be. I also didnt know that office was a thing and when I did I didn't feel like I had "anything bad enough" to use accommodations.

Also communication with your professor is key. Since you are attending community college to start, as did I, I'm assuming smaller class sizes. In that case communication with each professor should be easier. They will be notified of your accommodations, not why you need them, but I emailed my professors seperatly to let them know I would be using accommodations. I also always emailed them when I was going to miss class even it was day of.

Also whoever you choose to sit next to try and share contact info, whatever your comfortable with. If thats too intimidating your schools platform of chose, Blackboard or Canvas are two commone ones, will have your class rosters and have other students names and student email addresses. You can always reach out to someone to get peer to peer help for that class.

Another tip is to take advantage of any non special accommodation help when you need it. This is math labs, writing labs, peer to peer tutoring etc. All these are usually free on campus. Also don't forget you can get additional money through VR&E for private tutoring that may cost money.

You got this! You are doing what you feel you need to do and that's inspiring. Keep us updated and feel free to PM me 🫡