Originally Posted by Timbo

Not to beat a dead horse, but have you considered the Air National Guard program? You can't buy better flight training at any price, and they'll PAY YOU to learn to fly, in jets, then the give you a job.

I did it both ways, started flying Cubs and C150's at FBO's, flew checks, then much later joined the Guard. My only regret is that I didn't join the Guard sooner!