When calling around, ask if any of the places do static line. Static line is much cheaper than AFF (and you end up in the same place anyway). If you can find a club DZ with a 182, better yet. I got my A license (25 jumps) for $740 (including gear, coaching, instruction, video debriefs etc) via static line at a 182 club dz in Wisconsin (but then again I was also taking out the trash, packing student rigs and scrubbing toilets--well I still am but...)
That sounds like the perfect way for me
Does anyone know of a place like that near Toledo?
Or should I drive up to Wisconsin for a Weekend? (It would take me about 9 hours..)