I'm attending Pre- Physician Assitant classes at this time and working 24 to 32 hours per week I would like to be able to dedicate more time to my studies and spend less time working until I receive my degree. I feel that my grades are suffering because I can't devote as much time as I would like to my classes and studying. I also know that once I enter the professional phase of my program I will not be able to work but I am not sure how I will be able to pay rent and bills and buy food. I'm a nontradtional student and returning to school after my son is grown and on his own.