Listen to USMCFLYR. He knows what he's talking about. It took me 9 years Night School to get my High School diploma, and that's without playing hookie. And that was the easy part. The school was in my hometown. Post-secondary (Queen's U, in my case) was a 2 hour drive and a few winks in the car on campus. I guess it would be easier today with internet-conferencing, but that only takes care of some of the driving. You still have to give up everything but your job for years and years to get a degree. Believe me, it's not a pretty picture. You're old before your time; you don't know your kids, and they don't know you; even your dog barks at you. Stay in school for as long as you can. My 2c. Good luck.