amulready330

I'm looking at aviation colleges right now for fall of 2018. I'll be going for professional flight. I've applied to:
-Embry Riddle Daytona
-The University of North Dakota
-Purdue University
-Saint Louis University
-Western Michigan University
As for scholarships I've gotten $13,000 per year to ERAU, $20,000 per year to Saint Louis, and $1,500 a year to UND. Purdue and WMUs haven't come out yet. I live in NH so all of these will be far. As of right now, Purdue and UND are tied for my number one choice. Which college would you recommend based on stuff like price, location, reputation, how good their flight program is, and basically how the school is as a whole? Also, if any of you know, who would have the most opportunities in terms of airline partnerships? I know these types of questions have been posted before but based on my scholarships and the fact that the others are old, I decided to post again. Also: I've made my final decision to go part 141 instead 61, so keep that in mind.
Thanks for your responses!

kingsnake2

If you'd consider a two year that has a 2+2 arrangement, there is Tarrant County College. It is an associate's degree program that earn 0-CFII with 1250 hour restricted ATP. You can then do your next two years in the Aviation Management/Logistics program at UNT for a bachelors. During that time you can begin building time as a CFI too.

Overall it's probably still cheaper than your other options unless you get a huge scholarship to one of those schools.

Hawker445

All expensive schools but personally, it doesn't matter where you go. Find somewhere cheaper...

mark hughes

Hi Amulready330,

My son is currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle in Daytona. When he was accepted, the school offered him $10000 in scholarship awards. My thinking was, "If they offer this much without me asking for a scholarship, what will they offer if I ask them?"

I called them up and asked them. They said they could double it if my son wrote in a letter why he chose ERAU and what his plans with a degree would be. He did this and they doubled the scholarship offer.

So, at any school, make sure you ask them what scholarship money they can offer. They also told me about other scholarships that are based on grades, so he is currently getting an additional $5000 in awards.

Definitely ask!

Good luck!

Mark

amulready330

Thanks for the advice Mark! I'll make sure I give them all a call to see what they can do for me

Flyguy4723

I would strongly consider Western Michigan, they have the best balance between a top notch aviation program and a big school experience. (Football games, parties, etc.) UND is in noman's land and ERAU is a sausage fest and costs a ridiculous amount.

Zach7177

If you're in NH, Look at Bridgewater State University in MA?

Swedish Blender

As a Purdue grad, I would agree with this sentiment. I would choose Purdue or Western Michigan. I believe either would give you a great college experience besides flying airplanes. The rest of your life will be spent flying. Make the choice to enjoy the experience as a whole.

Flyguy4723

Agreed. I've heard good things about their flight program but it's not as big as Western Mich. (I think). But Purdue is Big Ten and a bigger/better school in terms of sports, parties, etc. I am so glad I didn't choose ERAU or UND. Also look at Oklahoma State, I think they have a decent flight program.

Christian102001

Which oklahoma university Norman or at Stillwater