You need to keep your EDC in the house with you at all times. I would hate for her to learn the hard way (someone breaking in and you not having a weapon to defend your family) that guns in the hands of responsible people are not the DEVIL!
Call the busars office at Ivy Tech. They should be able to point you in several different directions for financial aid help. You could also sell me you M&P9c...:D
This also, some companys will put you thru the training before they hire you. (conditions apply im sure)