Originally Posted by
A320fan
Hey all,
This is my first post here, so sorry if it has been brought up before.
Anyway, I had a quick question for everyone that attends or has attended UND. I'm starting there this fall, and just found out a few alarming things.
1. My family only has enough money for my first year of tuition (not flight costs), nothing more.
2. The financial office is giving me $15,000 of financial aid.
3. My 3.2 high school GPA does not qualify me for the scholarship the university offers.
4. It is already too late to apply for (according to my research) 99% of the scholarships that I qualify for.
I guess my question is, when I'm there, how many scholarship opportunities will there be for commercial pilot majors? Keep in mind I am willing to get VERY involved there, and work as hard as I possibly can, but I have always been a "B average" student.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Colin
Have you considered an Air Force ROTC scholarship? It's not for everyone, but with the uncertainty in today's aviation career field, you cannot find a more secure flying gig, and it's remarkably well-paying for the experience you will attain at pilot training or beyond. I won't lie, the Air Force is not a bed of roses, and you should research it extensively. But you've got to pay your dues one way or the other. I'm glad I paid my dues in the AF.