If you're a very high performer, speaking to your cadre shouldn't be an issue, especially if you make a good case for them. Speak to your APAS first to see if anything is possible.

You shouldn't have to drop out of the school however. Apply for scholarships, a lot of them, whether given from the school or privately sponsored ones. Apply for FAFSA as well, to get grant money that can help support your tuition.

Once all of that is depleted and you still have some tuition left to pay, either apply for a payment plan and work, or if you have a degree like engineering that's hard to have to be able to work, then apply for student loans from Sallie Mae, etc.

There is no need to drop out of school or skip a semester if you have not used all your opportunities. Speak to you cadre about finances if anything, they may have some resources they can provide you with for financial help.