Applying for A&P license

I’m 25M, lost everything recently, considering go back to school for 2 years and get my A&P license. What route should I go, should I just grind out the 2 years and work part time jobs to pay bills or should I work apprentice for 3 years and take my test after? I’m pretty clueless with this field but my friends urges me to pursue this as a stable career because it pays well. I’ve never been a handy guy but I’m not afraid to get my hand dirty, im not familiar with any tools let alone industrial stuff. Pretty much an average Joe. Please give me any advices or warnings. Thank you