[astroAPhi]

Talk to them, but don't give them your name if possible, or give them your middle name. That way they can't just turn you down for the job if they think that you'll just quit come fall, even if you interview and apply well.

Definitely go for it though, as long as you enjoy the work. And perhaps if you really like the job, be a part time student and take night classes. It will take longer, but if it's something you'd like to do for more than a year and want to stick with it, maybe you should work more than go to school.