I had no idea that grooming schools would be so expensive!

I lost my job in June and thought about going to grooming school. I would like to put my own shop in but think it would benefit our rescue as well. Just don't know if the investment would be worth it or not but I am checking with some local schools and then will make a decision. We only have one groomer in our area and she isn't taking any new clients. Mine have an appt for every 5 weeks and if we miss that one then we have to wait until our next 5 week appt. So, I think that I could stay busy enough. Hmmmm....what to do?