Well, just be careful.
They seem to have you convinced that this is your only chance of a start in aviation. A pretty well-known way to get you to part with your bucks for the rating, and then to rip you off afterwards. Because $20.00 an hour IS a rip off.
So, ask them to put it all in writing, including that they will pay you award rate (I'm still looking for the link). If they won't do that, then walk away.