Spain start up costs

As most of you know I have been working towards of dream of moving to Europe to pursue my classical singing career and am thrilled to still have the opportunity to take this teaching position in Madrid!  I have been offered a job with the Spanish Consulate teaching in the arts and will be Co-Teaching with a Spainard.  So far I have been extended an invitation to audition with the Teatro Real and plan on pursuing auditions with the Liceu in Barcelona, studying Carmen in Seville and taking voice lessons with my teacher in Madrid.  
A flight has been donated by a Seattle Opera patron so I am set to depart on September 1st, 2015!  
I am seeking assistance with my housing start up costs and funds to assist me in living since the job begins on September 8th and the first paycheck is not until the end of September.  
The Spanish Visa application is also more than 250 dollars and I am trying to get that done this month so I can be eligible to work in Spain.  
Many thanks for considering this project and taking the time to read about it.