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Flight Student Loan

Our Aviation Academy has partnered with multiple education lenders to provide competitive financing options for your airline career training. Please check out our flight training loan and financing options below. We are happy to assist with any questions you may have.

International Flight Student Loans

At this time, our Aviation Academy does not offer education loans to international flight students who do not reside within the U.S. or have a credit history. However, there might be loan options available in your home country.

Scholarships and Grants

Our Avaition Academy does not offer scholarships or fully paid pilot training for international or domestic flight students at this time. For U.S. residents. You may find scholarships at the Federal Aviation Administration website 

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Flight Training Loan options

You may apply for flight training financing here. Get a student loan for your airline career training. Our Aviation Academy offers two different student loan options.

We have teamed up with the Meritize Platform* to offer our student’s a unique financing option. Meritize works with students, educators,and employers to help people excel in skills-based careers.

Meritize knows you are more than your credit score, and that is why they look at your past achievements to potentially enhance your loan options.

A few reasons why the MeritizePlatform is a great option for students include:

  • Fixed and variable interest rates available** Flexible payment options, including deferring full principal and interest payments until 3months after you complete your training
  • Customer support available 6 days a week
  • 0.25% interest rate deduction if you sign up for autopay***

Checking your loan options with Meritize has never been easier. You can fill out a short application to check your loan options without impacting your credit score.

If loan options are available to you, Meritize will request your merit information to finalize your application. This could be in the form of:

  • Academic Experience (Official or unofficial transcript or HSE certification)
  • Military Experience (DD214)

Want to learn more? Check out their FAQ page here: https://www.meritize.com/students/faq/ or give them a call at 833-MERIT-4-U.

Ready to see if you qualify? Check your options here: https://apply.meritize.com/

Florida Flyers Flight Academy does not endorse a particular lender, nor is it affiliated with Meritize Financial, Inc. (“Meritize”) or the Meritize platform. Meritize Lending, LLC, NMLS ID 1661035 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/) Meritize Financial, Inc. NMLS ID 1986399 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Meritize Lending, LLC**. Meritize reserves the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold an Employment Authorization Document and meet Meritize’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law and other factors. Meritize does not warrant or guarantee any claims made herein, including, but not limited to, gaining admission to a program, concerning the quality or financial strength of any educational institution, securing funding or obtaining employment. Our final loan offer may differ as a result of the school chosen and the associated cost of tuition. Not all schools are eligible for funding. Meritize does not offer educational loans in the following states: IN, ME, ND, NV, SD, VT, WI, WV, WY, PR. All rights reserved.
**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc.
*Variable rates are subject to change.

VISIT PLATFORM

Stratus Financial was founded by FAA Certificated Flight and Ground Instructors passionate about
helping others achieve their aviation dreams. We know it’s not just about achieving your dreams
(because we looked up in the sky every time, we heard an airplane too!), but funding your family’s
dreams as well.

That’s why Stratus was created, because with Stratus, the sky is no longer the limit.

Your Aviation Dreams Start Here
You’re not just a number, and it shows with Stratus. We look beyond the typical FICO scores and look at you as a whole aviator. We want to set you up for success before you even apply with us!

We offer exceptional lending packages, including:

  • The best rate you’ll get anywhere to go from zero to hero!
  • Full financing for your entire flight training and more
  • Affordable payment options, including deferment for 12 months while you complete your
    training AND find a job.

Pay your loan off any time you want with no consequences or penalties whatsoever.

Stratus Has You Covered For Resources For Your Aviation Career

  • Counseling with our team of flight instructors and ground instructors to support you through
    flight training, check rides and interviews with airlines.
  • Resume reviewing, editing, and building
  • AMA Phone Calls with Pilots in the 121 and 135 Industry – What It’s like, How They Got Their
    Job, etc.We look forward to helping you achieving your aviation dreams and seeing you in the sky!

If you are interested in getting started, please click here to apply now: Flight Training Financing

If you have limited credit or low income you may need a Co-Borrower; if so, please have your
co-borrower complete their application here: Co-Borrower Application

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