The average public college ranges around 5,000-10,000 for tuition costs, depending on your preference and if you choose to get an Associates degree of Bachelors. There are also a wide range of institutes, public, private, and community to choose from. All of which offer and take financial aid, scholarships, and grants.
Massachusetts has some pretty strict rules when it comes to working as a mechanic there whether you are working in a shop or out of a home. Read more about them here. The average mechanic in Massachusetts makes around 20-$25 an hour, and about $35 an hour in overtime. Depending on your job and company, there is also an opportunity for commissions, bonuses, and tips.