Flight Training Financing & Financial Aid

Four Great Aviation Flight Training Financing Options

 

Flight Training Financing Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae offers convenient Flight Training Financing options with no origination fees or early payment penalties, with fixed interest rates that start as low as 7.5% for qualified applicants.
  • www.SallieMae.com
  • Click on “Student Loans“
  • Click on “Undergraduate Student Loans“
  • Input your General Information
  • Select “Texas” under State
  • Select “US Aviation Academy” under Program
  • Request up to $130,000 Loan Amount

Flight Training Financing with Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae’s Education Loans for Flight Training and Mechanic Training

Collegiate Program Flight Training Financing

Financing is also available through US Aviation’s collegiate partners including Tarrant County College, Lone Star College, and Liberty University online for those in need of financing. Take the next step in your career today!

Tarrant County College Financing

Students will be responsible for paying Tarrant County College’s tuition, flight costs, books and equipment. TCC’s 2019 tuition rate is $64 per semester hour for Tarrant County residents, $126 per hour for other Texas residents and $305 per hour for students located outside of Texas. Please refer to TCC’s website for the most current rates. Compared to a private college, such as the University of North Dakota, which also offers a pilot program and charges $312 per semester hour for North Dakota residents, these are some of the most affordable rates available today. Books and equipment are estimated to cost $2,000. Flight training costs vary depending on fuel and other costs, so a current quote will be needed to get an up-to-date rate. Benefits of partnering with TCC include: Benefits of partnering with TCC include:
  • Greater financing options to its students when compared to other flight schools.
  • Scholarship availability
  • Government financial aid (FAFSA)
  • Payment plans

In addition to these aids, TCC also accepts veterans’ and military benefits—like a GI Bill®. TCC has provided useful information for veterans’ benefits that you can view here.

Find more information about Tarrant County College financing programs here.

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United States Service Members and Veterans

If you served at least 3 years of Active Duty time, you may qualify for up to 36 months of educational benefits through the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. At 100% eligibility, you have options to cover flight training with your VA Benefits. National Guard or Reservist may only qualify for a certain percentage based on eligibility and time in service. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® cannot pay for your

Vocational Post 9/11 GI Bill® Flight Training

  • $15,075.05 (as of March 2023) Resets August
  • Reimbursement Based
  • Takes 12 Months of Benefits
  • No Housing Allowance

Collegiate Post 9/11 GI Bill® Flight Training

  • $26,381.37 (as of March 2023) Resets August
  • Yellow Ribbon Qualified (In select programs)
  • Upfront Payment
  • Months Used Only When Enrolled
  • BAH Based on College Location

Apply for Post 9/11 GI Bill®

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.