Don't get your hopes up about doing a balloon jump. I wanted to do one with my wife before leaving CA and they tried to tell her she needed more jumps. If your profile numbers are right, she had at least twice as many as any of you who are talking about it. Don't hate me. I just wanted you to be informed before you get all excited then get shot down.
Don't forget about getting your license before you buy. Check this out too: http://www.uspa.org/BecomeaSkydiver/OnlineGroundSchool/tabid/557/Default.aspx
It will help you with your first jump course.
Check out the USPA online ground school. Depending on your connection it might load slow but there is a lot of information that will give you a headstart on your knowledge. Don't count on the videos loading but definately look over the information.
http://www.uspa.org/BecomeaSkydiver/OnlineGroundSchool/tabid/557/Default.aspx