If money is tight, start learning as much as possible now ! Get familiar with reading charts, instruments, weather,flight guides, etc. Join a flying club, other pilots will probably be pleased to take you up as a passeger and you can start to get experience of being in the cockpit. Attend a CAA safety evening (they're free !)Do you read any magazines ? - 'Pilot', or a new one 'Today's Pilot' are good.