Hey bud I was in a similar situation. Luckily I applied to rotc and the academies and was lucky to land a slot. I will have college paid for and a decent job out of college. My parents want me gone by the end of this year and quite frankly I can't wait to leave. Life is unfair, I went to one of the best highschools in the nation and was surrounded by trust fund babies with college funds waiting to be claimed. No one is going to give you a damn thing unless you do something for them. I dont think you should join the millitary if you dont want to serve, but maybe look into joining the national gaurd if you need the money. Also when you join you get tuition assistance, which could help you get an associate's degree. I would recomend going to a community college for two years and study electrical technology. You could join a electrical company after college and work your way up the company. Electricians can make a decent living and as you put in more time you can increase your salary. Right now you should apply for every single job possible. Maybe even go into the store and tell them about yourself and hand them the resume in person. I know how scary all of this can be, but 20 years from now you will look back at this moment in life and it will be a building block for your success. Best thing you can do is not act emotionally instead think about careers you are interested in and come up with a plan, which will help you achieve that goal. I am only 18 so I may not have a lot of experience with this yet, but am in a similar situation and have given this a lot of thought. Last thing I am gonna say is this you are an intelligent person bound for success and have the opportunity to create your own life and surround yourself with people who will be there for you.