College application stress

I’m struggling with applying for colleges in general. I don’t know what to do whatsoever about it and thought I should give this a chance. I've recently graduated from high school and have gotten nowhere near started with applications. Starting high school I was just scared to ask for help and procrastinated the application process way past the deadlines. I want to be a Music Ed major and I'm very passionate about it. I just don't know where to go with it without going into debt (student loan) unless necessary. I only know my ACT scores and am getting a hold on transcripts as of now. Currently need to place audition dates for the schools of music I want to apply for. I know that I'm way too late to enter college this year and I'm willing to wait till fall of 2025. But I'm more so asking for advice on where to start and what to do. I have average grades and no service hours. If anyone has advice I'd greatly appreciate it. This whole process is just overwhelming and my parents haven't gone to college so I'd be the first.