Diploma.??

im 18 btw n i fucked up had a baby n dropped out my last year of hs. i wanna go to college but is it true that some colleges accept you withought a diploma you just need to take a test or something.??? Also not being rude or anything to anyone that has a GED but has anyone actually like gotten a really good job that pays alot with one or has there been problems getting one because of the GED. I have a baby so i need to get a good job im a single mom but my mom helps me out n i feel bad wasting her money thats why i need to get my shit together i just dont know were to start. idk if to get a highschool diploma online or a GED..