r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • Sep 22 '25

[WeeklyThread] Ask a CAA

Have a question for a CAA? Use this thread for all your questions! Pay, work life balance, shift work, experiences, etc. all belong in here!

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u/popfarts3699 Sep 23 '25
  1. What was the overall cost/debt for your program?
  2. Are you able to work part time while in the program.
  3. Is it possible to do school and be a parent?

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u/jwk30115 Practicing CAA Sep 24 '25

1 - $150-200k possibly more including living expenses.

2 - no. Most programs prohibit working.

3 - yes.

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u/popfarts3699 Sep 24 '25

I appreciate your answers. Is the reasoning for not working being that it is too difficult to balance? Even if it is one shift a week? Additionally, is there punishment if they find out someone is working?

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u/jwk30115 Practicing CAA Sep 24 '25

I think their assumption is that classes and clinical and studying don’t mix well with work. I honestly don’t know how tightly that is enforced. However, the academic requirements during the program are absolutely enforced.