I know this post does not add information about Delta, but from what I've seen and heard, most, if not all, airlines do about the same thing, regarding new hires. You get paid, some amount of money, after your first two weeks or a month. You've got to pay for your own hotel (or room/crashpad), meals, and uniforms. The one notable exception, I believe, is at UPS. At least in the past, they paid for all those things (except maybe meals). They put you up at their contract hotel, gave you all your clothes (including that great hat), your book bag and suitcase (a selection of 2 different overnight bags were available), and provide you transportation to and from the training center. All the above, during your initial training. After that, as usual, you're on your own. Hopefully, all the above is still true, if not, please disregard this post.