Old newbie seeking help to re-break into consulting/finance industries

Hi all. If possible, could you please take a look at where I am now and give some tips? So many things have changed so much over the past ten years, and I'm in a very rare, complicated situation.

1. I'm an international student(?) in early 30's from NE Asia without a permanent residency.

• Cum Laude expected GPA from a non-target liberal arts college with a Math-Econ interdisciplinary major along with 500-600 level philosophy courses taken (initially considered a PhD in humanities before becoming interested in finance).
• I crammed for a month and then passed CFA Level 1 (just for fun) several years ago, but have since forgotten much of the material (though I can catch up within few weeks if needed).

2. I technically dropped out as a senior standing in my mid 20's due to both medical and financial issues (I've paid through everything after high school, which includes tens of thousands of dollars for medical bills and $120K in total for college tuition) but will be returning this fall to finish my final undergraduate year, which will make me eligible for 2025 entry-level positions.

3. Before the COVID-19, I gained relevant experience in equity research and M&A advisory, which in total spanning up to a year, at firms ranging from an MBB to a top 10 domestic PE,

4. Because I had already had years of work experience in other industries as well ― as previously stated, I started working right after high school to support myself ― before changing my career path to management consulting and finance, I became in charge of associate or VP-level responsibilities at work despite my official positions which were limited to an intern/contract/whatever sounding low and/or cheap.

• This is neither my personal opinion, paranoia, nor delusion; at every work place did MDs speak out "You lead other juniors and directly report to me" literally and they felt very sad for my situation, being stuck in a small role only due to the lack of an undergrad degree. (I'm not whining or grumbling, but just providing you detailed information that may reflect my work ethics and performance back then)

5. Years flew, and I also almost gave up pursuing the college degree, having forgotten much of technicals such as financial statement analysis. And now I'm here.

6. I'm not overly concerned with titles, reputation, or even salary as long as I'm paid enough to cover my basic needs; what I really do matters most. (I must find myself having fun doing the job)

7. Interested in all M&A advisory in general, no matter HF, PE, investment banking, or management consulting role, equity/credit research, leveraged fin, distressed debt, and private banking, I'd appreciate any suggestions for the most feasible career path forward.

Thanks in advance.