Remember, there are federal (some called stafford I think?) loans that are interest-free during the entire time you are in school (this includes grad school). You also get a grace period of about half a year after graduation to start paying them back.
I bet you will find plenty of work-study ops in college with your skill set. College is a great time to witness how much so many things are broke and understand people's pain points - if you are observant enough, you will more than survive.
So, go to school, start applying for good internships starting in the fall. Regardless of what you do, go forth and network like it's your birthday party.