Originally Posted by full of luv

Or find an Air National Guard unit that flys something less sexy than an F15. (C130?) Work there as a reservist on the weekends while you use Tuition Assistance to get your tuition at the local school paid for.
When about to graduate, since you've done such a great job as a reservist, the Air Guard gives you a commission and sends you to flight school. Fly that C130 as much as you can for the next two years and then apply in year 6 to a major airline as a
1) Vet with 6 yrs Svc in the reserves,
2)1800 hours of C130 time (1000 PIC)
3) A part time job as a C130 instructor as you transition to your new airline gig.
4) Stay or go at that point from the guard, but you'll be debt free, a vet, and straight to a major.
Bon Voyage!