<p>As a clergy spouse, I have a real beef with churches/congregations that expect full time work for little to no compensation (and an ever bigger one with churches that think buy a clergy, get the spouse work free!–but that’s another post). My first bit of advice would be to find a job with another church that will pay you. 25k a year is not too much to ask for a full time job, even at a church. You have experience and honestly, you’ve been at this one for about as long as is healthy for both you and the congregation. </p>
<p>And then retread thumper’s post. She’s right. There are very few folks who can handle full time work and full time school. People can sometimes manage if for short periods of time, but you’re talking about quite a haul. Better to go slow and finish than burn out. </p>
<p>You need to ask USF if you’d be considered a transfer. You don’t have many hours, but if you were enrolled at the other school as a degree seeking student, USF may jot be able to consider you a new freshman. It’s worth a call to admissions. </p>
<p>Good luck. You’re so smart to be lining up your ducks now. That kind of forethought can make all the difference.</p>