Financing Your
Pilot Career
Flexible loan options, veteran benefits, and university degree programs to help you fund your flight training at Triad Aviation Academy.
Flight Training
Financing Options
We partner with leading aviation lenders to offer flexible funding packages that cover up to 100% of your tuition and living expenses.
Stratus Financial
Best for Full-Time Career Training
- Finance 100% of your training plus living expenses
- 12-month payment deferment while training and job hunting
- No prepayment penalties to pay off your balance early
- Co-borrower options to help secure the lowest rates
Meritize
Best for Diverse Experience
- Get credit for academic, military, or work history
- Check your custom terms in minutes with no credit score impact
- Full payment deferment options while enrolled in school
- Blue Ridge Bank Member FDIC educational loan products
AOPA Finance
Best for Private Pilot & Ratings
- Borrow up to $100,000 for certificates and ratings
- Flexible 24- to 84-month terms for low monthly payments
- Zero money down with no minimum loan requirements
- Quick online application with minimal paperwork
Flight Training Finance
Best for 1-5 Lessons Per Week
- Designed primarily for part-time private pilot and instrument flight training
- Flexible options for schedules between 1 to 5 lessons per week
- Repayment terms matched to your established training schedule
- Allows you to progress at your own pace without large upfront fees
Put Your Earned Military
Benefits to Work
Transition your service into a civilian pilot career. Triad Aviation Academy is Greensboro's only FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, allowing eligible students to utilize their Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits for flight training.
As a veteran-owned and operated flight school, we understand the dedication and structure of military service. We are committed to helping you navigate your VA benefits to minimize out-of-pocket costs and launch a successful aviation career.
- Veteran-Owned & Operated Flight School
- Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits Accepted for Eligible Courses
- FAA Part 141 Approved Flight Training Curriculum
- Dedicated Assistance Securing Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Degree Pathways
& University Affiliations
Earn college credit while training to fly. Triad Aviation Academy is an Affiliate Flight School for Liberty University School of Aeronautics, giving you access to BS degrees in Aviation and additional academic financial aid programs.
We also support Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) aviation students, ensuring that academic study and hands-on cockpit flight hours align seamlessly to prepare you for airline hiring.
- Liberty University Affiliate Flight School Partner
- GTCC Aviation Student Integration
- Access to Federal Financial Aid & Student Loans
- Earn Academic Credits Concurrent with Flight Training
Financing FAQs
Understanding how to fund your training is the first step toward the cockpit. Explore answers to common financing questions below.
Ready to Start
Your Aviation Journey?
Connect with our training advisors today. We will help you select the best financing option, schedule your discovery flight, and plan your pathway to the airlines.