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I am going to be going to the Ohio Fire Academy in Columbus, Ohio in June of this year. It's a 7 week course that costs $1,000, I have to take my own gear which means I either have to borrow it, (even though I'm not associated with any fire stations yet) or have to rent it which would be about another $1,000. I currently live just outside of Cleveland, which is about a 3 hour drive, so no commute everyday for me. Room and board for the Academy is $1,400. My dilemma is that I need somewhere to stay. I really don't want to fork out the $1,400 for that right now. My husband and I are just now getting on our feet.
My question is, does anyone live in the Columbus, Ohio area that I could possibly, maybe, kinda stay with for 7 weeks till I graduate? :D I know it sounds kinda creepy...but I assure you I'm not. I could even travel down there to meet whoever before you make your decision about it. There would also be some monetary incentives! lol I was thinking like $50-$100 a week (that would be $350-$700 total! A good way to help out with some school bills or whatever you might need! Also, just to be clear, I'll take care of my own food :) ) if someone would be able to help out.
Well thanks ahead of time to whoever reads this, and I hope someone out there has a big heart and is willing to help. You can read about me in my profile and just message me if you have any questions.

Have you thought about asking for loaner gear from the Academy. The NH Fire Academy class I was in had 3 or 4 people in Academy gear. I ended up with some close to the end because I wore out 2 pair of department pants. Also, do they have dorms on campus. For people not affiliated it was only $25 a night with dayroom and 2 kitchens. If you could stay I would recommend it.

Did you ever get my email? I woulda let you stay at my house on OSU's campus, except we just got an extra roomate who made a makeshift room out of the basement. Your best bet is to stay at the Academy. It is a lot easier to make it to everything on time if you're already on the campus. It is pretty much like bootcamp, so everything starts real early. Sallie Mae offers career training loans, you should check out slmfinancial.com and see if you can get any help through them. They let you borrow anywhere from $1500 to $40000...so check it out. If you can't figure anything out get at me.