Marshall University’s flight school has introduced two exciting new financial aid options for aspiring pilots.

First, Sallie Mae, the company that offers private student loans across the country, has approved loan options for non-degree-seeking students, making it easier for individuals to pursue pilot training without the need for a traditional degree. The option is particularly appealing to those looking to change careers or earn pilot licensing as a micro-credential, providing a flexible runway to entering the aviation field.

Additionally, Marshall’s professional pilot program has been accepted into the Academic Common Market, a partnership through the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB.) This means that students from 16 states, where a flight training degree is not offered and there are no restrictions by the individual state, will now have the option of enrolling in Marshall’s program and pay in-state tuition.

“Marshall is pleased that we can now offer these important options to our students,” said Nancy Ritter, chief aviation operations officer at Marshall. “The expanded access helps lower the financial barriers for students all around, offering them an affordable and high-quality aviation education.”

The new options are available immediately and apply to Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School in Charleston, West Virginia*, as well as satellite locations at Wheeling, Lewisburg and Martinsburg.

For more information on Marshall’s aviation programs, visit www.marshall.edu/aviation.

* The Professional Pilot program is not eligible for Veterans Affairs benefits at this time.