Sky angel...first, welcome to the aviation bug! It's not a great time but when it's in your blood what can you do? Second, I've been flying for 21 years...13 in the airline business. I always encourage my fa's to pursue their ratings when interested so go for it! I totally agree with one of the previous posters however to get your 4 year in something besides aviation so you have a backup when it all goes south down the road again. That is the biggest thing I would change. I also agree that it would be much cheaper and wiser to keep your fa job and benefits and go to a reputable flight school in your area to do your ratings. Most entry level jobs at the regionals when you get to that point aren't going to care where you got your initial training or what your degree is in only that you have them. They will look more at your attitude, quality of flying since training (ie, instructing, etc. and how well you fit in to the culture. Your fa experience will be worth as much as any degree from Embry Riddle or any of the other aviation colleges IMHO. Good luck!