Hi I’m 38, 39 this year when I start my mental health nursing degree. I genuinely don’t feel that old though 😂 I was 28 when I started my access course but life got in the way and I wasn’t able to go to uni straight after. I also have 4 children aged 18, 15, 12 and soon to be 6. I’m also a bit worried about money but plan to work along side uni. I’m just about to change jobs from a dental nurse to a carer in the community and the company Ill be working for are really flexible around changing my hours for when I start uni and when I’ll be on placement. They’ve already had a few nursing students working for them. So maybe that might be an option for you to? Plus you might be able to get help with childcare costs for breakfast and after school clubs. I’m sure there’s a way to make it work. Just focus on one thing at a time x