Something no one has mentioned was the route I took. Riddle has a great up and coming Business department. I too was worried about having something to fall back on other than an aero sci degree. I got a BS in Aviation Business Management with a Minor (area of concentration as they call it) in Flight Operations, which gets your tickets. The minor would allow you to use the GI Bill possibly to pay for your flight training being part of the curriculum. In the business world, people may not recognize ERAU, but they do recognize a business degree. Its another option to engineering, and gives you a bit more time to enjoy Daytona Beach!