Should I work (close to home) or go to school (far away)?

[Muffy]

I am a parent of two little children(2 & 4 years old) and a wife, I have a associates degree in Interior Design, and I just recently got accepted at The Art Institute of Charlotte, NC to recieve my Bachelor's Degree. I am stuck with a tough decision because I will be leaving my children for a while (3 years) but I will see them most of the time. My husband and other family said they would look after them and make sure they are well taken care of. I wanted to go to school in Charlotte because they have work with me on alot of things and its a great school in a great area. However, I just got a letter in the mail for a job I recently applied for to work at a prison ( really not my line of work) but when I applied I agreed with myself that it is pretty stable and I need the money. So I have it even worse, because now I have to make a decision within a (less than) month! I am going to the interview, but I have to make a accurate and life threatening decision. Please give me your advice.