Financing Options

The following resources are available should you require financial assistance for your flight training:

  • Military and VA Benefits
    Avian Flight Center expects to finish the approval process for military and VA benefits by mid-year 2008. Check back with us soon.

  • Pilot Finance
    Web Address: www.pilotfinance.com
    Phone: (800) 667-0201
    A privately owned company, PILOT FINANCE was started in early 1999 by experienced finance professionals . . . who love flying! Flight training financing is the only thing they do. Our programs,offered through hundreds of participating flight schools, give students the opportunity to earn their wings with affordable, level monthly payments.

    • Scholarship Opportunities

    Check out these links for a list of aviation scholarship opportunities

  • Plane and Pilot Magazine
    This popular general aviation magazine is a great place to start when researching scholarships.
    http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/content/scholar.html

  • AOPA
    The aircraft owners and pilots association has compiled a good list of articles and links regarding finance opportunities and available scholarships
    http://www.aopa.org/

  • Mel Journey Memorial Scholarship
    The Bremerton Pilots and Tenants Association have created this scholarship in memory of long time member Mel Journey. The scholarship money may be applied to flight training costs for young people looking to get their Private certificate. For more information, contact Don Dicksion at (360) 692-7559. For more information and an application, click here.