Best place to learn japanese?

[Caden517]

I really want to learn Japanese. I know a couple of sayings and such from Anime, but I want to learn the full language. I m aware it is basically the hardest language to learn for english speakers, but I am up for the challenge. I have any amount of money needed (in a reasonable amount AKA like 500$ or something) what is the best online course to start taking? Or maybe there is some classes close to Houston TX (Katy area to be specific) that are offering. I dont want some ripoff thing or soemthing that only teaches you the basics like Hiragana and katakana (sorry if I spelled them wrong). I want something to were if I was to become a exhange student and go to Japan to study I would be able to understand. Anything that you have used in the past? Thanks!
Not just exchange student, but I might one day want to live in japan, so I really want to learn the language