If you are able to get into a degree like law, or engineering, something where you can earn a descent wage, do it! It will slow you down as far as your aviation career goes but at least you'll have a chance to earn some good coin.
I had the chance to do engineering but turned it down in favour of progressing at a young age. I can see now that 3 or 4 years (especially if you keep flying in the interim) wont affect your aviation aspirations in the mid to long term so broaden your horizons I say!