It is NOT selfish.
He is holding you back.
He probably feels insecure about it... because he lacks a college education.
tell him, my own HUSBAND, a man... is going to school NOW. And I don't call him selfish. We are not rich by any means... but my Hubby is going to school. He considers it important and I do too. I do not call him selfish... rather, I think he is very industrious and hard working. I applaud him. It will only benefit him (and us) later.
With your Nursing degree, it will help you of course but it will ALSO help the family... as nursing, depending what kind, has really good pay. SO, your Husband should be thinking down the road... and broadly.... and wisely... and know that it can only help the entire family.
Yes, going to school and having kids/a family is not easy. It will take time away from them... and consume a TON of time for studying. My Husband does that, and I am like a Single-Parent.So... your Husband (and you), has to realize that... and maybe, he is NOT wanting to do all that work/babysitting with the kids? While you are so busy studying???
I say, go to school.
He also needs to increase his skill set too... he is probably a bit depressed/insecure because he is unemployed... and not educated. But he should be PROUD of you.... being a Nurse is a great field.
All the best,
Susan