I need to make some big decisions..

And also, if you don't get into this college, would you consider relocating somewhere new to do the course elsewhere? You currently live in the most expensive part of the country, if you went further a field you would pay less rent for both you and Ale and have a cheaper cost of living. You could get a job to support you through the course and make a new start. It's something you have talked about wanting to do, so perhaps now is the time to go and do it? I am sure that you could find a space on a similar course somewhere that starts in September.
I'm incredibly lucky where I live as I pay reduced rent as I house and pet sit as my landlady is nearly always away and I don't think I'd find anywhere for such a good deal.
 
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