How to Finance Flight School - Student Loans - Tuition Reimbursement - Flight School Grants

In today's video, I share with you the results of the research I have done on how to finance flight school. If you are looking for how to pay for flight school, I hope you find this video helpful.

With that said, despite my best efforts, I'm sure that there is at least one method that I didn't cover in this video....and if you know of it, myself and the entire Fly With Trent community would be grateful if you'd share the method down in the comments.

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If you know of a method that I didn't cover in my video, myself and the entire Fly with Trent community would love for you to share it in the comments below. Thanks!!!

[jameslopez]

Latino Pilots Association also offers scholarships.
Also, Status Financial offers loans for pilots. They are a pilot owned institution.

[jaredisaacson]

I’m looking to start my instrument and commercial ratings and head to the airlines once I go back to part time with my air guard job. I appreciate all the videos!

[topcat]

Funded my PPL with my full-time job and flew part-time on the weekends. Sometimes in the middle of the week if weather permitted. Thank you for this video, now I am looking to get into Instrument and Commercial.

[Nicole.young]

Just starting my research into loan options. Ive wanted to be a pilot for as long as i can remember but really never believed it was in the books for me. Fingers crossed. ❤ Thank you for the information

[DoosaOfficial]

Thank you so much for giving me a useful concrete intro, I feel this is the true starting point

[BluemanNW]

Aloha from Big Island (HI)! Just want to give a big mahalo (thank you) for the info, Trent. As a fellow career 2.0 gentleman myself who aspires to embark on an aviation career, I have been most appreciative of your channel videos on this topic! Your positive attitude and charismatic persona on your videos, I’m sure, have inspired hundreds of other aspiring aviators, if not more—a number which I have no doubt will continue to grow as others discover the valuable content you’ve created. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)!

[aldohattonduran]

I almost had to clean 🪥🫧 my glasses 🤓 When low and behold.. I saw a new full length (not a short) video from good ol Trent! Excelente work and practical information as always my friend 🇺🇸✈️ I'm glad you are doing excellent and fulfilling your 1, 500 hours and enjoying the ride! Ty and all the best 🏆🥇🛫🛩️

[caitlinweiss]

Thanks for this.
My partner wants to be a pilot and when I graduate with my biology degree in a year, we should be able to afford it.
But information like this helps so much to make the cost more doable, thank you

[sethmiller]

For the YT algorithm! You rock, Trent!

[joeythelemur]

Great video Trent, some options here that I wasn't familiar with. Will definitely bookmark this one!

[boneal]

I’m 41 and currently work in engineering for United. I recently made the decision to pursue becoming a pilot. I feel a ton of pressure to go as fast as possible because I’ve heard this pilot need will stop soon. Part 141 offers the most peace of mind when it comes to repayment but 2 years to get your certs seems like it will go beyond the hiring initiatives. Not sure which direction to take if there’s a rush. I’ve heard horror stories of repaying part 61 loans, and saving up, although I’m making good money, will take a long time. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

[CheckSixAviation]

This video is just in time, Trent. SWACU (Southwest Airlines Credit Union) has announced a pause in funding for the Destination 225 program; of which, I’m an applicant.

[LaVieBoheme]

Should carefully look at those airline tuition reimbursement contracts. Looking at you Republic 😬

[PghGameFix]

I was waiting for this vid to show up. I think I knew about most of it.... but I was un aware about the Wells Fargo flight loans. But then again.... they have done some shady things in the past. Don't know if I want to give them my info. LOL. BUT... I will need to do something soon. I really want to ramp up my training. Thanks for the vid.

[MagnificentOne]

Thanks for the video Trent. Ever thought of making a video comparing the various cadet programs out there for regionals and majors? I think there would be some interest from your subscribers.

[irenevanryckeghem]

Thank you for sharing this helpful information. I’m just getting started and this helped offer a lot of guidance. I pray can find a way, I believe flying for a living would be amazing and rewarding.

[jenmal]

Thank you for the information! Your channel is so encouraging ❤😊

[michaelsmith]

QUESTION: Trent: Did you consider, or is it feasible, to create a business and receive an SBA loan for training the employees (You) to pay for the flight training?

[IAMSHYD]

Thank you Thank you Thank you; I have already started the process for private classes. I have the airplane flying handbook by the FAA in my Amazon cart. Do you recommend? Or any other beginner books would be awesome.