I went to a puppy mill and used the CH. 30 GI Bill, and it doesn't cover anywhere near 60% of the cost of those schools -- just something like 60% of the cheapest plane in the country for the bare minimum of hours. You'd actually probably spend less out of pocket if you went to a less expensive part 61 FBO; then you'd also have the GI Bill for college and would have more fun flying. If I could go back I'd probably follow the advice of the other posters here and try to get a Guard/Reserve spot. If that's not your cup o' tea, it sounds like your best option may be to find a college that offers some kind of minor in Flight and use the Post 9/11 GI Bill to pay for college and flying - just get a major in some other field.