No starter

Hello,
Ok I started my van, it ran for like 5 seconds then stalled. I turned it off then turned it back on, same thing. The third time it wouldn't even turn over. The lights come on, dash lights, all except for my digital stuff. I tried turning the key on and off 3 times to get the codes, nothing the check engine light doesn't register a code. Could it be a fuse or my starter? I had someone look at it, he says power to everything, but says it might be the starter. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I am a working mom and no way to get to work. Thanks in adavance.