I would suggest you find a community college near your father’s home so you can save on room and board and keep your out of pocket costs low. Since you want to pursue a college degree that is challenging for many, you want to have solid grades during your pre-requisites - calculus, physics, english, history, etc. Then you can transfer to 4 year college/university to finish your degree. It may also help you to adjust to the academic load starting at CC first.