[greencreeper]

You'll love it. The part-timers and mature students both tend to have a strong sense of community. They work together, play together, and support each other through the hellish assignments and exams.

My mum did her law degree very late in life - in her 40s. She now works for the CPS and is happy.

Throw yourself into it! Oh and maybe look at Career Development Loans. Most Uni's will have funds to support those struggling.