Im trying to get back on my feet and move into my apartment

Back in February of 2006, I was virtually debt free. The only "debt" I had to my name was my car loan, however, I was keeping up with it, and it wasn't a bad debt. My former boss was also a landlord. When he had an apartment open up, he offered it to me with a discount on the rent. I wasn't really ready to venture onto my own, but I needed to feel independent, so I took the offer. Within 6 months, I had fallen behind on my car payment, and all of my moving in expenses were put on credit, because I didn't have any money saved up. I'm currently out of that apartment, and staying with my aunt. I no longer work for my old landlord, and I make half the income that I was making only a few months ago. Between paying my aunt's rent, my car loan and insurance, I can hardly keep up, let alone pay the $3,000 worth of debt that I've accumulated. I know that that is not a very high amount, but I'm trying to get back on my feet and move into my own apartment, and have enough money to put away each month. I also would like to attend college in the near future. Right now, I don't see how that is possible with my low income in contrast to my monthly expenses. I don't know how to pay off that $3,000, and I just need a little help figuring it out. Your time and effort is very highly appreciated. Thank you.