because of the budget cuts

Tuesday morning, I was contacted by a representative from Boston Reed college confirming that they received my application for the Medical Administrative Assistant course. I was then informed that due to the budget cuts, registration fee went to up to $250.00. Tuition now is $1,720. They are asking for $735.00 up front on the day that class starts which is next week on Wednesday, August 19 & another $735.00 on December 2, 2009. That's a lot all at once so I called Boston Reed today & asked the representative if there is any way that I could break down the payments. They have a payment plan called "TFC" (whatever that means..I think that's what it's called!). Basically, I would be paying $225.00 for registration to the class & then the next 9 months after that, I would be paying $179.04/month. That sounds pretty good & is so much easier then paying the $735.00 all at once. My mom was the one who bought this up to me. I seriously wouldn't have thought about it if she didn't mention anything. But man, I understand cause we all have that financial hardship nowadays. So yeah, after I was done asking my question, mother tells me to call them back again & ask if they coordinate with the unemployment department. From what I understand, they have a special program where the unemployment department will be with one to pay for your tuition with the money that you're getting from them. I'm only working part time so I was able to qualify for unemployment. So I called the representative back at Boston Reed & she said that they coordinate with unemployment. After speaking to the representative at Boston Reed, I then called the unemployment office & THANK GOD!, I was able to get through. The representative I spoke to took down my information & the school's information. According to her, I will be contacted with in 1-3 business days. Shoot, I hope so! I really want to go back to school. It's important to me. I'm getting older & I really want to try & get my life together. So anyway..yeah, I'll be waiting for their call. I just hope & pray that I do get approved. Wish me luck you guys! I think I need it! I'll update you guys right away once I receive any news.