From recent experience, I would recommend him starting at a 2yr college (in state to save the most $$$) and then moving on to the university for the bachelors. During the years at the jr college, work, save money, make connections at the local airport, and progress towards flight licenses! I made the mistake of going out of state for 2 years to a university with a flight program. On the plus side, I came out with my commercial pilots license. On the bad side, I put myself in major debt and am still in school working on my associates now. Whatever his decision may be, make sure you guys schedule visits and do major research on the school you do choose to attend. Good luck!