There are a variety of financing options from a number of lenders in the area. Find the option that is right for your needs.
Private Student Loans
Fort Morgan State Bank
Fort Morgan State Bank offers the SKYBOUND student loan program for flight students to fund their flight training. The SKYBOUND loan product is administered by (RSLFC) for Fort Morgan State Bank. Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Enrolled full time at Aviation Academy of America in the Professional Pilot Pathway
- 3 years of positive credit history or apply with a cosigner who meets the requirements
- Minimum credit score of 680
- Annual gross income of at least $18,000 for 2 years or apply with a cosigner who meets the requirements
- Legal age as defined by the state of legal residence
To begin the SKYBOUND Loan application, please click on the link: https://www.slfc.com/go/VT-AAA
Meritize
Get Credit for Your Merit! Financing your education on your own merit is within your reach. With a Meritize loan, you can improve your loan terms by sharing your academic profile. Providing your transcript – whether high school, partial or full college or previous skills-based school experience – lets Meritize use your learning history to enhance your credit evaluation and improve your loan options.
You don’t have to have great credit. You don’t have to have a co-borrower (but if you do, even better). And you don’t have to be an “A” student to get financial credit for your academic merit. With a Meritize loan you can …
- use your transcript to enhance your credit and improve your loan options,
- get pre-approved in minutes,
- fund the full cost of tuition on your own merit, and
- choose affordable fixed or variable rates.
Get pre-approved in minutes at https://apply.meritize.com.
Personal Loans
AOPA Finance
AOPA Finance is specifically designed to help flight students get the most out of their education with flexible and affordable personal loans. AOPA Finance will help you on your way to becoming a better pilot. Contact us today to begin your application process
The Aspire Credit Union
What do you aspire to be? With Aspire Credit Union’s flexible terms and affordable rates, realizing your dream of becoming a pilot has been made even easier. Contact us today to learn more about our personal loans.
Pilot Finance
Pilot Finance is the convenient way to get the financing you need to become a pilot. Financing aviation students is the only thing that we do, so you can expect us to have a deep understanding of the application process. Get started today. Pilotfinance.com
Military Funding
As an active or retired member of our armed forces, you have access to special financial assistance through the VA. Click on the links below to review the qualifications and to get started.
- VA Funding Link
- VA FAQ for Post 911 GI Bill
- VA Funding Disclaimers and essential information below
Additional Resources
Aviation Schools Online*
Free Lending Tree
Lending Tree allows you to shop for and compare multiple loan offers at the same time. So you can make the best decision for your future, while enjoying an easy and quick application process. Most borrowers are able to receive their loans in a matter of days. Disclaimers: * These examples of financing are not endorsements but instead are examples of options of the possible types of funding available. ***VA Funding Disclaimer: All students, including those seeking to fund from the VA, are responsible for paying their flight school costs. It is also each students’ responsibility to pay on time to keep their flight account up to date. If a student is attending more than one training or school program, it is up to the student to inform VT AAA. Students will be held accountable for all costs incurred. If VT AAA is the primary training program, VT AAA cannot start training before the VA funding arrives.