<p>I will commute and work in addition to loans to pay for mine, since I am in a similar situation.</p>
<p>However, since you have kids as a part time ‘job’, that might not be an option. Look in to ‘back to school’ grants or grants/scholarships aimed at parents returning to school since you qualify for those.</p>
<p>Also, what major are you? Getting a work study or other small job in the department would help pay for school and look great on your resume. The department might also have internal scholarships you can apply for.</p>
<p>And, make sure to submit your FAFSA ASAP!!! It is available on Jan 1, and you’ll need to use last year’s returns. It will give you your EFC (expected family contribution) which will be a rough amount that you will be expected to pay. I’m not super familiar with how it works, but I’d assume each of your kids would count as a dependent, which would bring your EFC down.</p>