Flight schools that accept the GI Bill

Updated February 3, 2022

Part 141 Flight Schools on this list

This is a collection of colleges and universities in the United States with FAA-approved Part 141 flight school programs that accept the GI Bill, based on the Institutional Authority List published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Graduates of these schools can become eligible to apply for the Restricted Privileges Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate once meeting the base qualifications. For most students, it means the quickest path to the airlines or their first job as a pilot. For veterans looking to use their GI Bill benefits for flight training, these schools are the best possible options, because they are degree-granting, aviation-focused programs that are totally covered by GI Bill benefits, meaning free flight training and monthly BAH (basic allowance for housing).

These schools go through lengthy certification in order to have the GI Bill cover all costs associated with the flight training, so that essentially nothing is required out of pocket by veteran students. Currently, enrollment at one of these schools is the only way to have the GI Bill pay for the highly coveted Private Pilot-Airplane certificate.

Many of these schools operate similarly, and are structured to help students obtain a job as a flight instructor at the same school upon graduation. It won’t make you rich (I believe at Lewis University, they start you out at $33,000), but it’s somewhat of a rite of passage for those on their way to the airlines.

Also, not all of these schools have airports on site, which should not be a deal breaker, but can be a big convenience factor. I’m still working to pull together more information on this list to help aid your search.

Part 141 flight schools not on this list

There are many stand-alone Part 141 flight schools throughout the US that are not university programs, and are considered by law to be “vocational schools.” These programs may be more conveniently located, but for most veteran students, you’ll be throwing away more than half your benefits, and here’s why:

  • You will need to pay for your Private Pilot certificate out of pocket
    This is pretty much a deal breaker for the average broke veteran.
  • You will not receive monthly BAH
    Don’t let someone lie to you. You will not receive BAH at a vocational school. Again, this should be a deal breaker. You earned this money.
  • There is a limit to how much is “paid for”
    The government had to put a cap on these schools because they were charging exorbitant amounts of money and abusing the system. In 2021, the GI Bill will pay less than $15,000 per year. The school may charge more, so you would need to pay the rest out of pocket, or wait until the next year to continue training.
  • No degree at the end, only pilot certificates.
    You only get to use your GI Bill once. For many, a degree is just an expensive piece of paper, but you have a chance to get it for free (and have a statistically better shot at building generational wealth). Don’t go to Joe’s Podunk Flight School when you could get a B.S. in Aeronautics for free.

So be careful, and don’t go broke paying for your pilot certificates if there’s an easier way. Good luck!

See something wrong? Send me an e-mail at kyle@kyles.work! Thanks!

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aircraft Systems Management
Contact Information for Veterans
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Luis Muños Marín International (TJSJ)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archers III PA28
Piper Arrow P28R
Piper Seminole PA44

Alabama

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Business Administration, Aviation Management Option
B.S., Business Administration, Professional Flight Management Option
B.S., Professional Flight
B.S., Aviation Management
Contact Information for Veterans
Heather Ralson (Veteran student)
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Auburn University Regional (KAUO)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172SP Skyhawk
Piper PA-44 Seminole

Alaska

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Professional Piloting
B.S., Aviation Technology, Professional Piloting Emphasis
Contact Information for Veterans
uaa_veterans@alaska.edu
(907) 786-6962
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Merrill Field (PAMR)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA-20
Cessna C172
Cessna C172 RG
Tecnam (twin-engine)
Comanche (twin-engine)

Arizona

Cochise Community College

Douglas, Arizona

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.G.S., Professional Pilot Technology
A.A.S., Professional Pilot Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Erin Nevarez - Administrative Assistant
nevareze@cochise.edu
(520) 533-2391
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Cochise College (P03)
Douglas Municipal (KDGL)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
RedHawk aircraft

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aerospace Science (Airplane/Ops/UAS)
Contact Information for Veterans
Scott Nardo
vet.services@yc.edu
(928) 717-7613
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot — starting Fall 2022
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (KPRC)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Cessna 182 (TAA)
Cessna 310

Arkansas

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Maintenance Management
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Tommie Campbell (Assistant Director of Veterans Upward Bound)
campbet@hsu.edu
(870) 230-5716
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airline Transport Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field (KADF)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Maule MXT-7-160/180
Piper Arrow
Twin Comanche
Cessna C-172RG
Citabria Aircraft

Ozarka College

Melbourne, Arkansas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation-Commercial Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Tess Weatherf
tess.weatherford@ozarka.edu
(870) 368-2025
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Melbourne Municipal - John E. Miller Field (42A)
Airport part of campus: No

California

California Aeronautical University

Ventura, California

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautics
A.S., Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Meadows Field (KBFL)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Cessna 172 RG
Baron 55
Decathlon

Colorado

Aims Community College

Greely, Colorado

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Student Financial Aid Office
veterans@aims.edu
(970) 339-6548
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper PA-28-181
Archer III TX

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Technology Fixed Wing Programs
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@coloradomesa.edu
(970) 248-1739
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Grand Junction Regional (KGJT)
Airport part of campus: No

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely, Colorado

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Grace Stewart - Registrar
grace.stewart@cncc.edu
(970) 675-3218
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Rangely (4V0) 2 mi from campus
Airport part of campus: No

Delaware

Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Concentration in Aviation Management
B.S., Concentration in Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Terrell Holmes
tholmes@desu.edu
(302) 857-6375
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Delaware Airpark (33N)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Vulcanair V1.0
Cessna 172

Florida

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology

Fort Pierce, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S.S., Aeronautical Science
Contact Information for Veterans
Jacqueline Ortiz
(772) 618-4988
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
CRJ Jet Transition Course
Airport(s) Used
Treasure Coast International (KFPR)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Beechcraft BE-76 Duchess
Piper Warrior III PA-28
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Piper Arrow
Piper J-3

Broward College

Pembroke Pines, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Professional Pilot Technology
A.S., Aviation Administration-Commercial Pilot Specialization
B.S., Aeronautical Sciences
Contact Information for Veterans
Anita Storey
Chelsea Appleby
veterans@broward.edu
(954) 201-2330
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Miami International (KMIA)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA42NG
Cessna 172SP
Super Decathlon

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Meteorology-Flight Option
B.S., Aviation Management-Flight Option
B.S., Aeronautical Science-Flight Option
Contact Information for Veterans
Military Affairs Coordinator
fa-military@fit.edu
(800) 666-4348
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Melbourne International (KMLB)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Warrior - Aspen
Piper Warrior - Avidyne
Piper Archer TX And Seminole - Glass Cockpit

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Professional Pilot Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
vets@fscj.edu
(904) 357-8890
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Cecil (KVQQ)
Airport part of campus: No

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management and Flight Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@ju.edu
(904) 256-7638
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Jacksonville Executive At Craig (KCRG)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172S Nav III G1000
Piper Seminole G1000

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management
Contact Information for Veterans
(877) 838-2778
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Boca Raton (KBCT)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Cirrus SR-20

Miami-Dade College

Miami, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Professional Pilot Technology
A.S., Transportation and Logistics
A.S., Aviation Administration
A.S., Aviation Maintenance Mgt.
Contact Information for Veterans
pla@mdc.edu
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Miami Executive (KTMB)
Airport part of campus: No

Polk State College

Lakeland, Florida

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Professional Pilot Science
B.S., Aerospace
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@polk.edu
(863) 297-1010
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Winter Haven Regional (KGIF)
Airport part of campus: No

Georgia

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, Georgia

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Science and Management tracks in Advanced Flight and Flight Business Admin
B.S., Business Administration
A.A.S., Flight Technology
B.S., Aviation Science and Management tracks in Flight, Advanced Flight, and Management (effective Dec 2020)
Contact Information for Veterans
Dian Mitchell
dian.mitchell@mga.edu
(478) 471-2900
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Macon Downtown (KMAC)
Airport part of campus: No

Illinois

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Administration, Minor in Aviation Flight Management
B.S., Aviation Maintenance Management, Minor in Aviation Flight
B.S., Air Traffic Control Management, Minor in Aviation Flight Management
B.S., Aviation Flight Management
Contact Information for Veterans
Roman Ortega Jr.
ortegaro@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5339
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Lewis University (KLOT)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172R
Cessna 172S
Piper Arrow II
Piper Seminole

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Mission Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
financialaid@moody.edu
(800) 356-6639
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Deer Park (KDEW)
Airport part of campus: No

Parkland College Institute of Aviation

Savoy, Illinois

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
finaid@parkland.edu
(217) 351-2222
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
University of Illinois-Willard (KCMI)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer (6 with 500 TXI Garmin Glass)
Piper Arrow
Piper Seminole
Cessna 152s

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Murphysboro, Illinois

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Aviation Technologies
A.A.S., Aviation Flight
Contact Information for Veterans
vets@siu.edu
(618) 453-1335
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Southern Illinois (KMDH)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 152
Cessna 172N/P Skyhawk
Cessna 172R Skyhawk
Cessna 172R Skyhawk With G1000 Cockpit
Piper Arrow with G500TXI
Cessna 310R
Cessna 340 (Executive Air Transportation course)
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle (Executive Air Transportation course)

Indiana

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Professional Aviation Flight Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@indstate.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Terre Haute Regional (KHUF)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA-20
Diamond DA-40
Diamon DA-42
Piper Arrow

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautical Engineering Technology
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Professional Flight Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
dogtags@purdue.edu
(765) 494-7638
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Purdue University (KLAF)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer
Piper PA28R-201 Arrow
Piper PA44-180 Seminole
Cirrus SR22
Superdecathalon Aerobatic

Vincennes University Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Flight
Contact Information for Veterans
Kristen Phillips, MEP Education Benefits Manager
kphillips@vinu.edu
(812) 888-5421
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Seminole
Cirrus SR20

Iowa

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, Iowa

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Airport Management
Contact Information for Veterans
Steve Pelzer (Financial Aid Director/V.A. Administrator)
spelzer@iowalakes.edu
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Sport Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (KMSP)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 152
Piper Arrow
Beech Debonair
Cirrus
Seneca

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Flight Operations-Professional Aeronautics
Contact Information for Veterans
Rick Ernst
rernst@dbq.edu
(563) 589-3366
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Dubuque Regional (KDBQ)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna Skyhawk SP – C172S
Piper Seminole – PA-44-180
Piper Arrow - PA-28R
Guimbal Cabri G2 Robinson R-44

Kansas

Hesston College

Hesston, Kansas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation-Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Carla Hurst, Assistant Registrar
carla.hurst@hesston.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Mountain Flying Course
Airport(s) Used
Newton-City-County (KEWK)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172S
1976 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
1977 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
1984 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
Redbird MCX Advanced Aviation Training Device

Kansas State University Salina

Salina, Kansas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot
A.S., Associate of Applied Science in Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Salina Regional (KSLN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Baron 58 Super Decathlon

Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation - Professional Flight Concentration
B.S., Aviation, Professional Flight - MEL Concentration
B.S., Aerospace Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
(859) 622-7931
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Central Kentucky Regional (KRGA)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Cessna 172R
Cessna 172S
Piper Seminole
Cessna C172P Skyhawk

Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Professional Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
Sheila Sanchez (VA Liaison)
sheilas@latech.edu
(318) 257-2176
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Ruston Regional (KRSN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna Skyhawk
Piper Arrow

Maryland

Community College of Baltimore County

Catonsville, Maryland

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Air Traffic Control
A.A.S., Flight Operations Management
A.A.S., Aircraft Dispatcher
A.A.S., Professional Pilot-Airplane
A.A.S., Professional Pilot-Helicopter
Contact Information for Veterans
(443) 840-4305
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (KBTP)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
N13337 – Cessna 172M
N1452U – Cessna 172M
N819CM – Cessna 172M
N92141 (aka Wilbur) – Cessna 172M
N53226 (aka Orville) – Cessna 172P
N1737 – Cessna 172M

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Science-Professional Pilot Concentration
Contact Information for Veterans
vabenefits@umd.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (KSBY)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna C152
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 172RG Cutlass
Frasca 142
PA34 Piper Seneca
Frasca 142

Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S. Aviation Science: Flight Training
B.S. Aviation Science: Aviation Management
Contact Information for Veterans
veteran@bridgew.edu
(508) 531-2181
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
New Bedford Regional (KEWB) half hour drive from campus
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper PA28R Arrow
Cessna 172R Skyhawk
Piper PA34 Seneca

Michigan

Andrews University

Berrien Spring, Michigan

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.Tech., Aviation Management-Flight
B.Tech., Aviation-Flight and Maintenance
B.Tech., Aviation-Flight
A.A.T., Aviation-Flight
Contact Information for Veterans
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Regional Processing Office
veterans@andrews.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airline Transport Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Southwest Michigan Regional (KBEH) 13 mi from campus
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (KAZO) 60 mi from campus
Gary/Chicago International (KGYY) 79 mi from campus
Chicago Midway International (KMDW) 101 mi from campus
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Seminole

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Flight Technology
B.S., Aviation Management Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
veteran.services@emich.edu
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Willow Run (KYIP)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA-20
Diamond DA-40
Cessna 172

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, Michigan

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Applied Science
Contact Information for Veterans
Scott Herzberg
sherzberg@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2526
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Cherry Capital (KTVC)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 152
Piper Arrow
Cessna 172 SP
Super Cub (Seaplane)
Piper Aztec
Decathlon
Frasca 172

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Flight Science
B.S., Aviation Maintenance Technology
B.S., Aviation Management and Operations
B.S., Aviation Science and Administration
B.S., Aviation Technical Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
Billy Clayton
billy.clayton@wmich.edu
(269) 387-4444
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Seaplane Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field (KBTL)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cirrus SR-20
Piper Seminole
Piper Super Cub
Super Decathlon
Redbird

Minnesota

Academy College

Bloomington, Minnesota

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Commercial Aviation
A.S., Commercial Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
(800) 698-2411
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Crystal (KMIC)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Seminole

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Professional Pilot
A.S., Aviation Maintenance Technician
A.S., Aviation Management
Contact Information for Veterans
David Martin (Regional Veterans Education Coordinator)
david.martin@lsc.edu
(218) 260-6558
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Duluth International (KDLH)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
American Champion Citabria float plane
Piper Seminole
Cirrus SR-20
Robinson Helicopter

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation: Aeronautics
B.S., Aviation: Aviation Management
B.S., Aviation: Professional Flight
Contact Information for Veterans
Diane Schmidt
diane.schmidt@mnsu.edu
(507) 389-6266
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Mankato Regional (KMKT)
Airport part of campus: No

Mississippi

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Flight Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
Mallory Tucker Burchfield (VA Certifying Official)
mtucker@deltastate.edu
(662) 846-4128
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Cleveland Municipal (KRNV)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Beechcraft King Air C-90
Cessna 172P
Cessna 172R
Cessna 152
Cessna U206G
DA42 L360 Diamond

Missouri

Saint Louis University, Parks College

St. Louis, Missouri

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautics-Flight Science
B.S., Aeronautics-Aviation Management
B.S., Aeronautics-Aviation Science / Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Jennifer Matteson Veterans Certifying Official
jennifer.matteson@slu.edu
(314) 977-2259
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
St. Louis Downtown (KCPS)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA-20
Piper Archer PA-28-181
Piper Seminole PA44

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Professional Pilot
B.S., Aviation Technology (2019 and prior)
Contact Information for Veterans
vub@ucmo.edu
(660) 543-8124
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Skyhaven (KRCM)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Beechcraft B58 Baron

Montana

Gallatin State College of Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
Joseph Schumacher (Director of Veteran Services)
josephschumacher@montana.edu
(406) 994-3661
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Bozeman Yellowstone International (KBZN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Q400 turboprop

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Aeronautical Science - Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
finaid@rocky.edu
(406) 657-1099
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Billings Logan International (KBIL)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer
Cessna 172
Beechcraft Baron

Nebraska

University of Nebraska at Kearny

Kearney, Nebraska

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Systems Management
Contact Information for Veterans
Lori Weed Skarka
skarkala@unk.edu
(308) 865-8677
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Kearney Regional (KEAR)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 152
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Piper PAZP Aztec

New Jersey

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, New Jersey

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Flight Technology
A.S., Aviation Management
A.S., Aviation Customer Relations
Contact Information for Veterans
vets@mccc.edu
(609) 570-3240
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Trenton Mercer (KTTN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172S
Cessna 172 G1000
PA-44 Seminole

New York

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautical Science Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Eric Farina (Director of Veteran's Affairs)
(934) 420-5168
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Remote Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Republic (KFRG)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper PA-28-161 Warrior
Piper PA28R-201
Piper PA44-180 Seminole

Vaughn College

Flushing, New York

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aircraft Operations
A.S., Aircraft Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
veteransaffairs@vaughn.edu
(718) 429-6600
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Laguardia (KLGA)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Beechcraft Duchess

North Carolina

A-B Tech

Arden, North Carolina

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Management
A.A.S., Career Pilot Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Sarah Imau
sarahimau@abtech.edu
veteranservices@abtech.edu
(828) 398-7206
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Airport(s) Used
Asheville Regional (KAVL)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna Skyhawk C172R/S
Piper Arrow PA28-200R

North Dakota

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., (Aeronautics) Aviation Technology Mgt.
B.S., (Aeronautics) Air Traffic Control
B.S., (Aeronautics) Commercial Aviation
B.S., (Aeronautics) Flight Education
B.S., (Aeronautics) Unmanned Aircraft Systems
B.B.A., Aviation Management
B.B.A., Airport Management
Contact Information for Veterans
vets@und.edu
(701) 777-3363
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Grand Forks International (KGFK)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer
Piper Seminole
ACA Super Decathlon
Cessna 172S
Cessna 150
Beechcraft King Air
Cub Crafters Top Cub

Ohio

American Winds College of Aeronautics

Akron, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aeronautics
A.A.S., Rotary Transition
A.A.S., Aeronautical Instruction
Contact Information for Veterans
officemanager@teachmetofly.com
(330) 733-2500
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airline Transport Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Akron Fulton International (KAKR)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 150
Cessna 172 SP
Piper Cherokee
Piper Arrow
Piper Warrior
Piper Apache
Piper Seneca I

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Studies, Specialization in Flight Technology and Operations
B.S., Aviation Studies, Specialization in Aviation Management and Operations
B.S., Aviation Studies, Specialization in Aviation Engineering Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
bgsuvets@gmail.com
(419) 372-8136
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Wood County (1G0)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Piper Warrior III
Piper Archer
Piper Seminole
Cessna 152

Kent State University

Stow, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautics
Contact Information for Veterans
(330) 672-7933
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Kent State University (1G3)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Cessna 152
Cessna 172R
Cessna 172S
Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III
Piper PA-44-180 Seminole

Ohio University

Albany, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Technology
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Aviation Flight
Contact Information for Veterans
veteranscenter@ohio.edu
(740) 566-8387
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Ohio University (KUNI)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna Skyhawk
Cessna 150
Cessna 172
Cessna 152
Beechcraft Baron
Piper Arrow
Piper Warrior III

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.A.S., Aviation Technology / Professional Pilot and Airway Science
A.A.S., Aviation Technology / Professional Pilot and Airway Science
Contact Information for Veterans
welcomecenter@sinclair.edu
(937) 512-3000
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
James M. Cox Dayton International (KDAY)
Airport part of campus: No

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation
B.S., Business Administration, Specialization in Aviation Management
B.A., Social Science Air Transportation
Contact Information for Veterans
(614) 247-8387
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Ohio State University (KOSU)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Piper Arrow
Cessna 310
Cirrus SR-20
Cessna 152
Piper Super Cub

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Batavia, Ohio

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Jennifer Radt
jennifer.radt@uc.edu
(513) 732-8964
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Clermont County (I69)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aerospace Administration and Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
veteransbenefits@okstate.edu
(405) 744-6343
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Stillwater Regional (KSWO)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper PA-44-180 Seminole
Cessna 182 Skylane
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 152 Commuter
Cessna 150 Trainer
Cirrus SR-20

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, Oklahoma

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Office of the Registrar
Administration Building, Room 100
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
425 W. University
Durant, OK 74701
veterans@se.edu
(580) 745-2174
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Durant Regional Airport-Eaker Field (KDUA)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172R
Cessna 182RG
Cessna 310R

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Tulsa, Oklahoma

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Flight
B.S., Aviation Technology Management
Contact Information for Veterans
(800) 827-1000
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. (KRVS)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Archer TX
Piper Seminole
Cessna 172R

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Science Technology: Professional Pilot Option
Contact Information for Veterans
Matt Hopkins, Veteran Services Coordinator
matt.hopkins@tulsacc.edu
(918) 595-7279
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. (KRVS)
Airport part of campus: Yes

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Professional Pilot
B.S., Aviation Management-Flying
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@ou.edu
(405) 325-4308
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Aerobatic training
Airport(s) Used
University of Oklahoma Westheimer (KOUN)
Airport part of campus: Yes
Aircraft Used
Piper Warrior III
PA28R Piper Arrow
Cessna 152
Beech King Air C-90
BE55 Beech Baron
PA44 Piper Seminole

Oregon

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Flight Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
vaedbenefits@lanecc.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Mahlon Sweet Field (KEUG)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper and Cessna aircraft

Pennsylvania

Community College of Allegheny County

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Dan Duffy (Executive Director of Military & Veterans Services)
veteransservices@ccac.edu
(412) 237-2635
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Airport(s) Used
Allegheny County (KAGC)
Airport part of campus: No

Community College of Beaver County

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@ccbc.edu
(724) 480-3579
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Beaver County (KBVI)
Airport part of campus: No

Eastern Mennonite University

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Leadership and Organizational Management with Aviation Concentration
Contact Information for Veterans
Travis Trotter (Assistant Registrar)
(888) 442-4551
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Lancaster (KLNS)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
190 Embraer 170/175

Lehigh-Carbon Community College

Allentown, Pennsylvania

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
dstanus@lccc.edu
(610) 799-1177
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Lehigh Valley International (KABE)
Airport part of campus: No

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S. Bus. Admin., Aviation Management / Flight Ops
B.S. Bus. Admin., Airport/ Airline Management
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@marywood.edu
(570) 961-4584
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley (KWBW)
Airport part of campus: No

South Dakota

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
(605) 688-4700
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Brookings Regional (KBKX)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172 Piper Arrow
Piper Seminole
American Champion Citabria

Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aerospace: Professional Pilot Concentration
Contact Information for Veterans
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Murfreesboro Municipal (KMBT)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
DA40 Diamond Star
Piper Seminole

Texas

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Sciences
Contact Information for Veterans
Kevin Davis (VETS Program Manager)
kevin_davis1@baylor.edu
(254) 710-7264
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Waco Regional (KACT)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Tecnam aircraft

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Science
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans.services@ctcd.edu
(254) 526-1666
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Airport(s) Used
Robert Gray Army Air Field (KGRK)
Airport part of campus: No

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Air Traffic Management, Professional Flight Concentration
B.S., Professional Flight
B.S., Aeronautical Science
B.S., Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance Concentration
B.S., Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance Concentration with Flight Instructor SingleEngine Minor
B.S., Professional Flight-Aviation Maintenance Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Minor
B.S., Professional Flight, with Flight Instructor
B.S., Multi-Engine Minor
B.S., Mission Aviation
B.S., Mission Aviation with Flight Concentration
B.S., Mission Aviation, Flight Concentration with Flight Instructor Single Engine Minor
B.S., Mission Aviation, Flight Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi Engine Minor
B.S., Air Traffic Management, Professional Flight Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi-Engine
B.S., Aviation Management – Professional Pilot Concentration
B.S., Aviation Management, Professional Pilot Concentration with Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Minor
B.S., Aviation Studies, with Professional Flight Minor
B.S., Aviation Studies, with Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Minor
Contact Information for Veterans
registrar@letu.edu
(903) 233-4374
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Airport(s) Used
East Texas Regional (KGGG)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Citabrias
Cessna Skyhawks
Diamond Twin Stars

Tarrant County College

Fort Worth, Texas

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
Mary Lou Bledsoe
marylou.bledsoe@tccd.edu
(817) 515-4243
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Fort Worth Alliance (KAFW)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172
Cessna 152
Piper Seminole
Robinson 22

Utah

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation
B.S., Aerospace / Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
Sharwan Smith
veterans@suu.edu
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Cedar City Regional (KCDC)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cirrus SR20
Beechcraft Baron

Utah State University

Logan, Utah

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Maintenance Management
B.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
veteransresources@usu.edu
(435) 797-7886
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Logan-Cache (KLGU)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA-40
Diamond DA-42
Piper Arrow
Cessna 152
R22 Beta II
R44 Raven II

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation Science
B.S., Professional Pilot
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@uvu.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Provo Municipal (KPVU)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Diamond DA40 XLT
Piper PA-44 Seminole

Westminster College

Salt Lake City, Utah

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Management
B.S., Flight Operations
Contact Information for Veterans
(724) 946-7102
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Salt Lake City International (KSLC)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna Skyhawk 172

Vermont

Vermont Technical College

Williston, Vermont

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation-Professional Pilot Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
veteran@vt.edu
(540) 231-5815
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Burlington International (KBTV)
Airport part of campus: No

Virginia

Averett University

Danville,Virginia

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aerospace Management: Concentration in Flight Operations
B.S., Aerospace Management: Concentration in Aerospace Management / Criminal Justice
Contact Information for Veterans
Kara Hankins
khankins@averett.edu
(434) 791-5665
(800) 283-7388
Public School: No
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
Danville Regional (KDAN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Liberty XL2s

Liberty University School of Aeronautics

Lynchburg, Virginia

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautics
B.S., Aviation
B.S., Aviation Administration, Flight Cognate
B.S., Aviation Technology: Flight and Maintenance (effective Dec 2020)
Contact Information for Veterans
lumilitary@liberty.edu
(855) 355-4947
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (KLYH)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172S Skyhawks G1000
Piper PA-44 Seminoles G1000
Frasca C172 Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD)
Frasca PA44 Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD)
Frasca PA-28 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
Frasca Reconfigurable Training Devices
FlyThisSim Basic Attitude Training Devices (BATDs)-Multiple Aircraft Configurations
3DR Solo Unmanned Aircraft
DJI Mavic Pro Unmanned Aircraft

Washington

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, Washington

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aviation
Contact Information for Veterans
Michael Garoutte (Vet Corps Navigator / Head Softball Coach)
michaelg@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2232
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Grant County International (KMWH)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Beechcraft Sport and Sundowner
Beechcraft Bonanza
Cessna 180
Piper Archer
Piper Warrior
Piper Seminole

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Commercial Pilot
B.S., Professional Pilot-Flight Officer
Contact Information for Veterans
va@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3028
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Bowers Field (KELN)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Warrior PA-28-161
Piper Archer PA-28-181
Piper Arrow PA-28R-201
Piper Seminole PA-44-180
Cessna 172R

Clover Park Technical College

Puyallup, Washington

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S.-T., Professional Pilot
A.A.S.-T., Aviation Maintenance Technician
Contact Information for Veterans
vaoffice@cptc.edu
(888) 442-4551
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (CFI-MEI)
Airport(s) Used
Pierce County - Thun Field (KPLU)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Tecnam P2006T

Green River College

Auburn, Washington

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aeronautical Science
A.A.S., Aviation Technology
Contact Information for Veterans
veterans@greenriver.edu
(253) 288-3452
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Airport(s) Used
Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA)
Airport part of campus: No

West Virginia

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
B.S., Aviation Technology
B.S., Aviation Admin-Professional Flight Option
B.S., Aviation Admin-Management Option
Contact Information for Veterans
(304) 367-4141
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: Yes

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Flight Instructor Instrument (CFI-I)
Airport(s) Used
North Central West Virginia (KCKB)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Tecnam P2004 Bravo
Piper PA-28
Beech Sierra C24R
P2006T Multi-engine

Wisconsin

Fox Valley Technical College

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.S., Aeronautics-Pilot Training
Contact Information for Veterans
(920) 735-5651
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Wittman Regional (KOSH)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Cessna 172S Skyhawk Singles
RedBird FMZ Simulators
Frasca Mentor G1000 Simulator
BE76 Beech Duchess Multi-Engine IFR Trainers
RedBird FMZ Simulators
Frasca TruFlite Simulator

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin

School / Veteran Information
Degrees Offered
A.A.S., Aeronautics-Pilot Training
Contact Information for Veterans
Edwardo Vargas III
vargase@gtc.edu
(262) 564-2459
Public School: Yes
Yellow Ribbon School: No

Aviation Program
Certificates Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Rating
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Airport(s) Used
Kenosha Regional (KENW)
Airport part of campus: No
Aircraft Used
Piper Singles
Piper Multi-Engine Trainers
Frasca IFR Sim

22 responses to “Flight schools that accept the GI Bill”

  1. ViPrez says:

    This resource is AMAZING! You have certainly done a lot of the footwork to put this list of Part 141 institutions together. Thank you SO MUCH! It has made the screening process to select a school easier.

  2. Nick says:

    Arizona State University is not a VA approved flight school. It says directly on their website that the program is not VA benefit eligible.

    • Kyle Ramirez says:

      Hello Nick,
      I just got off the phone with the Arizona State University flight program, and you’re right. I was told their Professional Flight major is not VA eligible, even though they’re a Part 141 program. I was told to go to their Pat Tillman Veterans Center for more information. Too bad! People will have better luck by going to Yavapai College. I will update the list. Thanks for pointing this out.

  3. Ryan says:

    Kyle, fantastic list. Thank you for consolidating. Question on ERAU. I was under the assumption that the total flight cost were not covered by the GI bill. There would be a significant out of pocket cost that wasn’t covered by GI or Yellow Ribbon. Did you find something different? Thank you again.

    • Kyle Ramirez says:

      Hello Ryan,
      I’m glad you found this helpful! I looked into this, and it looks like you’re right. It looks like flight training costs are not covered by the GI Bill for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at either the Prescott, Arizona or Daytona Beach, Florida campuses. Really too bad for a school that seems to work with veterans worldwide! I will make this correction now.

      • Patrick Jones says:

        JU also doesn’t not allow the G.I. Bill to pay towards flight training cost. I just got an email from them telling me this.

      • Patrick Jones says:

        And just to be clear, that’s Jacksonville University in Jacksonville Florida. I don’t know about the Jacksonville State College though.

  4. Tynan Conner says:

    Hey man! I am working with VR&E CH31/33 and my counselor told me that the VA will NOT pay for a private pilots license. That in order to attend any of these schools, I must first have or pay out of pocket for my private license and then the VA will pay for the rest of the schooling. I have found a lot of conflicting information while reading through the documents and fine print. In some sections it says it won’t pay at all, in some sections it says it will pay for schooling after you get your private license and they will backpack 60%, and some sections say as long as the private license is included as part of the overall training program that they will cover it. All of this is in the same several documents and it is confusing. Do you have any information or insight into getting the VA to pay for an A.A.S. in Fixedwing Aviation? Thanks in advance!

    • Kyle Ramirez says:

      Hello! Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve been hearing about this here and there. I did some research on this a while back, but it seemed at the time, since Private Pilot was a graduation requirement, that it was possible to use GI Bill funds for the program … as long as the Private Pilot program is conducted under 14 CFR Part 141 rules, and not 14 CFR Part 61 rules. Some universities actually operate under Part 61 to avoid the level of certification required for Part 141. When that happens, the consequence is we can no longer use the GI Bill to pay for that part of the training. Let me know if you hear back from them!

  5. Tyler says:

    As a tip to those in the Air Force. AFCOOL will provide you with up to $4,500 towards your PPL. I just got all of the funding approved and it’s in my Flight Schedule Pro account at my flight school with some of the money paying my DPE for the check ride. That being said. You will want to get at least halfway through training because if you don’t get your license within 120 days then you will have to pay that money Back.

    • Francesco says:

      Hi Tyler, I’ve heard conflicting information about AFCOOL paying for a PPL. As I’ve heard, AFCOOL will not pay for anything regarding aircraft rental or instruction fees. They will only pay for ground testing, study material, and other non-flying costs. Can you weigh in on this? Is there a workaround for being able to apply the full $4500 to general costs?

      I’m currently pursuing my PPL as active duty, I’d be very interested in hearing how you went about the process. Thanks!

  6. Jacob says:

    Craven Community College in Havelock, NC also offers a Pilot program. Liberty University is listed as a Public College erroneously.

  7. Alex says:

    One of the reasons why I’m joining the military is so I can use the G.I. Bill and go to flight school. I just want to clarify that the GI bill will cover me with no out of pocket expenses, if I choose one of the school listed?

  8. Adrian Rodriguez says:

    Hello Kyle, Thank you so much for the assistance and you truly are a hero. Now I have questions, I am a Coast Guard Reservist with 60% Post 9/11 GI bill entitlement. So I’m struggling to figure out how much I will be paying out of pocket when it comes to finishing flight training and degree program. I’ve reached out to schools and am comparing apples to apples mainly at the cost of what I must pay out of pocket by the end of the program. I live in SWFL and plan to stay in FL for schooling. So if there is any guidance for me please share, thank you God bless.

  9. Noah says:

    Hey, great list. This is definitely getting bookmarked. Just one thing though, Baylor’s program is not covered by VA benefits, tuition for the flight program would not be covered.

  10. Mike Spurlin says:

    Kyle, is this still a working site?

  11. NavyGuy says:

    According to https://www.baylor.edu/aviation/doc.php/261218.pdf, Baylor’s Aviation Sciences degree program is no longer certified by the VA and not eligible for VA funding.

  12. Nate G says:

    Hey Kyle, your page is a great resource. Westminster College in Utah has shut down their aviation program (https://westminstercollege.edu/academics/academic-schools/bill-and-vieve-gore-school-of-business/school-of-business-newsletter/aviation-program-updates.html). Also, the University of Minnesota – Mankato states that their aviation degree program is not VA funding eligible.

  13. Dylan Davis says:

    Just called Baylor, and they said the gi bill no longer covers flight training.

  14. Travis says:

    Liberty University will let you do your classes online and your flight training remotely at a number of flight schools around the country. Their website lists the exact affiliates. This ended up being the only option that would work for me, and I’m glad it exists. The only downside is that if you’re using your post 9/11 GI Bill the BAH rate is slightly lower for online schools, but it was still worth it for me due to the convenience.

    • Ryan Dickson says:

      Not anymore, VA cut support to almost every Liberty U affiliate flight school. Now there’s just a few in Virginia that are still getting support.

  15. Matt says:

    Charleston Southern University recently got its approval and is currently the only university program in South Carolina to offer this.

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