Nah, my company pays for internships, and very well. Plus, since I am already an employee, but in a different department, I get to keep my vacation accrual and other benefits I already have, along with my tenure with the company (this can impact bonuses and such). I will make a lot more in engineering than what I was making in operations. The internship will really just be a limited role so I can finish school while working then I will convert into a full position there, unless I find a more promising job option elsewhere.
Also, I took that one class back in 2009/2010 but did not keep going. My job at the time did not accommodate my schedule needs for school and I was too in debt to afford to take more classes. After I got married and paid off all of my debts, I resumed school January 2014. I have been going part-to-full time ever since. So really, it will only be about 4 years of school (thankfully!).