Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Student Loans and Financial Aid
We are excited to partner with Meritize Bank who can provide loans for eligible students to help finance flight school training and four of our approved Associate Degree Programs. Click here for loan overview, details on eligibility and required documentation. Applications may also be completed online through this portal.
Our newest partner, Stratus Financial, specializes in loans for funding flight school training and can be used for our degree programs. Click here for the online application portal or visit www.stratus.finance for more information.
AOPA Finance
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a membership organization and the world’s largest general aviation community that serves to “protect and grow general aviation.” For information about AOPA financing and to apply for student loans click here.
Flight Training Finance
This private lender offers loans specific to aviation training and is geared toward students looking to finance private or instrument training. For conditions, payment terms and additional information, click here.
Private Loans
Personal loans may be available through your bank or credit union. Contact them directly for more information and application details if applicable.
FMS Bank Pro Pilot II Loan
We are one of only two authorized companies to offer this financing in Ohio at the moment. Provides loans for eligible students to cover educational expenses such as: tuition, room & board and books. Click here for loan overview, details on eligibility and required documentation. Application may also be completed online through this portal.
AOPA Finance
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a membership organization and the world’s largest general aviation community. The Flexible Aviation Loan is available to members of AOPA. The Association has a low introductory membership rate for student pilots – click here for details or contact AOPA Member Services at 800-872-2672. Once you become a member of AOPA, you may complete the online loan application .
Pilot Finance
This private lender offers loans specific to aviation training and is geared toward students looking to finance private or instrument training. For conditions, payment terms and additional information, please click here.
Private Loans
Personal loans may be available through your bank or credit union.
Please note: Most of these financial aid options require the student to be a U.S. citizen or resident.
Scholarships
The aviation industry offers many scholarship opportunities for students pursuing flight training. The following are just a few resources available:
- AOPA
- Aviation Scholarships (via CollegeScholarships.com)
- Aviation Scholarships & Grants
- EAA Scholarships
- ECOPA Education & Safety Foundation, Inc.
- General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association
- National Business Aviation Association
- NGPA Education Fund
- Ninety-Nines, Inc.
The latest list of scholarship opportunities from the FAA website may be found here.
The aviation industry offers many scholarship opportunities for students pursuing flight training. The following are just a few resources available; please consult your school’s academic advisor/guidance counselor for assistance with scholarships:
- AOPA
- Aviation Scholarships (via CollegeScholarships.com)
- Aviation Scholarships & Grants
- EAA Scholarships
- ECOPA Education & Safety Foundation, Inc.
- General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association
- National Business Aviation Association
- NGPA Education Fund
- Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Latest list of scholarship opportunities from the FAA website may be found here.
