Great Advice guys!

Haven't been on here for a few days, and look at all the posts! yay. You all wrote wonderful things to think about. I talked with my voice teacher today saying that I absolutely need a big scholarship next year to stay in school, and he said he doesn't see why that wouldn't happen. The thing is, I really love my grad school, even though many of you say it's a waste of time. I feel like I'm learning a lot, getting role experience that I really needed, and am learning an incredible amount from my voice teacher.
I talked with my father, and he is more concerned about repaying the loan back, not unnecessarily getting a "corporate job w/ benefits." I've tried to educate him as best I can about the nature of this business, and I think he can appreciate it, just not for his daughter. He wants to know that I will have food on the table and bills paid every month. He applauds me for taking this kind of a career on, but thinks I'm a bit nutty, which I am!! (aren't we all?!)
He is ready to help me out financially if need be, but expects every penny to be paid back, which I fully intend to do.
Anyways,
I'll work on getting that CC down pronto, and will keep my fingers crossed that my spring jury brings me lotsa moola!!