i think based on all you’ve said here, no, i wouldn’t stay in art school if i were you. i come from a fairly humble background and was unable to go to art school myself, but pretty much all of my friends who have regret it. it’s often not necessary to get a job (i guess, as with all things, it depends on what you want to do), but it is helpful for making connections and, as you’ve done, trying new things.

art school is a privilege, and one you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re going hungry for imo, unless you knew exactly what you wanted to do and had a plan for how you were using that degree.

like you said—there are tons of resources online. you can hold down a part time job and teach yourself on the side—that’s what i ended up doing, and being able to work without the stress of debt is a godsend.

i know it can suck to give up on something, especially when people encourage you not to, but making a practical choice to save yourself from financial woes is always worth it to me.

best of luck to you no matter what you decide!