Randalis I agree 100%. I've worked my butt off with my bachelors, did the whole several job thing, blah blah blah. And like yourself, because I'm married I don't get anything in the way of help for vet school. Most DVM programs run between 45-60K/year...on top of what everyone owes from undergrad. I'm not complaining, because I know it's my choice to go...but it does seem kinda odd that someone in the situation that you mentioned will get a full ride, while others get no help. I don't know if anyone should get full rides without earning it through academics, sports, whatever. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having to work your way through college, and put out money on your own...however giving someone a full ride because they screwed around, and not helping out someone who has worked hard tends to bug me a bit. It happens a lot.

Have you look into grants and such? There are programs, even scholarships that can help out at least some. There are scholarships for just about everything out there, and since you already have a degree you may qualify for more than you think. You never know which ones you'll receive...and tae whatever you can get. It may not be enough for a full 15-21 credit semester, but it could get you a few classes at least. It's better than nothing. I'm sure I could help lead you in a few directions with this...Lord knows I've done it enough with my own education. Often times employers will put people through school if they agree to work for so many years afterwards...the medical community is well known for that. I know of a few companies who'll do that with computer related jobs as well. I've worked with marine mammals for a little over three years now, and they are hooking me up with an internship in marine mammal medicine. It's not helping to cut the cost, but often times employers will try their best to help you out. It's worth looking around. Let me know what I can do to help.

You can still do this...it'll just take a little longer than planned. It'll make your degree or flight training (not sure what your going for here?) worth that much more.