Hi there Kyle,
Welcome to the community!
Hope you enjoy all the material as well as the friendliness of our members and staff
You're free $50 doesn't have a time-limit so feel free to give yourself some time to get your ID in order. You can write a ticket to our customer support and explain your situation and they will look after you no problem.
The best place to start your learning experience is with our articles

I always feel more comfortable by learning by reading (although this is just a personal preference).
You are right in saying there is a lot to digest, especially if you are new to Poker altogether. Why not take some time to read through them carefully, taking notes and pointers on things you are not sure of before moving onto the next one.
After the articles, I believe our
video section is the next best place to go

We have a huge library of video content for all game types. You should definitely take a look here. We even have over
270 videos available to you as a basic member!
Depending on your game type we also have hand evaluation forums where you can post hands that you are unsure of (if you played it correctly) and our esteemed hand judges will point you in the right direction.
There are lots of ways to improve yourself as a player and we try to cover all angles here at PokerStrategy.
If NL Holdem Cash is your favoured game type, you may also be interested to know we are running a Beginners Course (link is in my signature below). This would be an ideal place for you to start learning the correct ways to approach and play the game.
I trust you will enjoy your time here and if you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask
Kind regards,
Gary