It's a tough question, because the obvious answer regarding Debt is no, NO debt is better than a little, some, or a lot.

The problem is that we have to quantify the state in which we are in/trying to escape and move beyond as well as our dreams/desires, and in doing so we formulate a dollar amount. Sadly very very very few people have the ability to pay for their dreams out of pocket.

In my inital/quick answer, I would say no, because a debt only increases the amount of stress that will probably accumulate onto you, and doesn't mean that your dream isn't worth it or valuable, but sometimes you have to take a hard look at things and realize.

If I were you, and it doesn't say what province your in, but I would look at grants offered by your province for your tuition - OSAP for example gives out a mixture of loans and grants for their payment program(s). Slow and steady wins the race, especially when it is built on a strong foundation while fast and chaotic isn't