in this economy, save, save, save. As a CWU and WSU grad. Give the FBO a shot and work at the same time. I am also former QX and if you knew who I was you would see my name on the CWU wall of direct hires (sorry I was not, I was in before the direct hire program began). Get a Degree try Big Bend (Savings) and then transfer to CWU, WWU, UW, WSU, or EWU and get your degree in anything but aviation. In GEG try UND's branch campus, but save your money. I am still paying on student loans 12 years after the fact with no job! Good luck in your endevors.