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Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan
Becoming a professional pilot is an investment in your future, but for many aspiring aviators, the cost of training can feel out of reach. That’s why FLT Academy has teamed up with Sallie Mae, a trusted leader in student financing, to help make your path to a career in aviation more accessible.
With the Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan, eligible students have the opportunity to finance their professional pilot training with options that may include competitive rates, flexible repayment plans, and terms designed for students. This financing option is built specifically to support your educational journey as you work toward becoming a professional pilot
With the Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan, students can get the funding and resources they need to attend flight school and launch their career as a professional pilot.
- Enrollment in FLT Academy Accelerated Career-Track or Contour Program required
- You can borrow up to 100% of the cost of training and benefit from flexible repayment options to fit your needs: interest only, fixed repayment, and a deferred option
- No origination fee or prepayment penalty
- Variable or fixed interest rates
- Add a creditworthy cosigner
- Since most students have little or no credit history, they were nearly 4X more likely to be approved with a cosigner last year! A cosigner is usually a parent, relative, or other responsible adult with good credit, and having one may help you get a better interest rate
- Available to qualified international students with a creditworthy cosigner that is a US citizen or permanent resident
Ready to make your dream of becoming a pilot a reality? Apply now with Sallie Mae and start your training at FLT Academy today.
Tip: when applying, be sure to select “certificate” when asked “What type of program do you need a loan for?” Otherwise, FLT Academy may not appear as a training location.
DISCLAIMER:
Sallie Mae financing is available only to students enrolled in career-oriented aviation training programs at FLT Academy. Sallie Mae financing is not available for students pursuing only a Private Pilot Certificate. To qualify for Sallie Mae financing, students must be enrolled in a Career-Track program, the Contour Airlines Program, or pursuing additional ratings beyond the Private Pilot Certificate, such as the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII), Multi-Engine (ME), and/or Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI).
sallie mae frequently asked questions
What are current Sallie Mae interest rates?
Always check the Sallie Mae website using the link above for current rates available.
What training can be financed through Sallie Mae?
Sallie Mae will finance career-oriented training associated with a FAA certificate and/or rating. This includes the FLT Academy Career-Track, Career-Track+, and certificates/ratings associated with the Contour Airlines Programs. Single ratings/certificates beyond Private Pilot are also approved for Sallie Mae financing.
Individuals who are only interested in obtaining their private pilot certificate are not eligible for Sallie Mae Financing.
I only want to get my Private Pilot Certificate and am not interested in anything else - am I eligible for Sallie Mae?
Sallie Mae financing is not available for those who are only interested in obtaining their private pilot certificate. To qualify for the Sallie Mae Airline Career Loan, you must be seeking training towards a career in aviation which requires additional training beyond a private pilot certificate.
Ready to Fly?
If you are passionate about aviation and looking for a faster, smarter way to build your career, this is it.
Here’s how to get started:
1
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule a consultation with FLT Academy to receive personalized training estimates and more details about the program and requirements.
2
Prepare
Obtain and provide all enrollment requirements and documentation.
3
Enroll
Enroll and begin training at FLT Academy.
