Regarding your post that you missed the financial aid deadline...maybe take a year to work/volunteer in a vet's place or with a shelter (which I know you are doing already). And save some money towards school, when you get a job (you WILL ).

Or maybe train initially as a vet tech? That might be less expensive for now, and give you some grounding and a few prerequisites.

You just moved into a new apartment...if you moved to Oregon, and were back and forth from there, you couldn't foster or look after your own kitties (though I know your husband would).

Maybe keep things on an even keel for now, so you aren't making decisions in a hurry. And it gives you lots of time to apply to these schools and see which one accepts you.

HUGS