Only have 40k in savings before I start the program in July. Will student loans cover my living expenses? What are my options?

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What’s your COA? And what’s the school's advertised COA?

My estimated COA for 9-months is 45k. Moving with my spouse and also have a house mortgage where I am now.
Spouse doesn’t make much, so using her salary for emergency fund.
School’s coa is 34k (single person).

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