I will attest that I went through an episode of depression in my life as well. To the point where I was truly afraid that I was going to lose my job and destroy my whole life. So, I know someone what of how he may be feeling.
First, what was the nature of his depression? Was he doing well in school and then some life event happened and sent him in a tailspin or is he chronically depressed? In any case, being at home and unemployed is far worse for this problem than it would be if he were out working and engaged. At this point, he should take ANY job that is willing to hire him and go to work and do a good job. Not only will that provide some income but will also increase his self esteem and hopefully point him in some direction toward a career.
As for college, of course you want him to go college but it sounds like he has already dropped out. Not that he can't go back, but he really has to want to and should have to earn it at this point as well.
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