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03-11-2006, 08:14 AM
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Go to www.flyuvsc.com. They also have a first rate financial aid department. I paid for most of my schooling but they also helped me find thousand's in aid through scholarships and grants. That was all money that I will never have to pay back. It's worth looking into.
03-11-2006, 10:41 AM
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I'm not trying to rip on you here but every single friend I have that has an aviation degree says how lucky I am to have a degree in something else. I have had ONE friend who did not think his aviation degree was a waste. He said this before 9/11 when he thought he was going to United thanks to his internship. Now, after he was furloughed and crapping his pants about how he was going to pay his mortgage, he tells me he wishes that he had a degree in something else. No offense, but I think at this point, it is too early for you to say this. If things work out for you (ie. no furlough, quick upgrade), you may continue to think that it was worth it. If things don't work out so well, you may change your mind. Just something to think about.
Originally Posted by NightFlyer29
I totally disagree. I went to a State College to obtain my aviation degree and ratings and it was the best experience of my life. Not only did I learn things in college I would have never learned at some "specialty school" but I learned life experience as well. I worked my butt off going to college full time and working full time to support myself and pay for my tuition and ratings. Not only did I graduate in 2 years instead of four but I now have all my ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI and I am debt free. I instructed for a year and now I am getting ready to apply at a regional that I highly respect and have a good relationship with through networking and a little hard work. I just wanted to give you an example of how it is possible to work hard to get where you want and not take out $100+ in loans.
03-11-2006, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BURflyer
Hey I'm a junior college student, trying to get my ratings. DONT go into college to study aviation. Students change their majors in college like they change their underwear. So far college has been a roler coaster for me. It's almost guaranteed that you will change your major in college atleast once. Second of all it's very probable that you will drop out after first year of college, some colleges have a drop our rate of first year students as much as 75% It happened to me and friends I knew. Not all of them failed though, they just moved to different colleges. I just went down to community college then transfered back to the Major leagues after getting my grades and credits up.
Originally Posted by NightFlyer29
I totally disagree. I went to a State College to obtain my aviation degree and ratings and it was the best experience of my life. Not only did I learn things in college I would have never learned at some "specialty school" but I learned life experience as well. I worked my butt off going to college full time and working full time to support myself and pay for my tuition and ratings. Not only did I graduate in 2 years instead of four but I now have all my ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI and I am debt free. I instructed for a year and now I am getting ready to apply at a regional that I highly respect and have a good relationship with through networking and a little hard work. I just wanted to give you an example of how it is possible to work hard to get where you want and not take out $100+ in loans.
It's already been mentioned in your other thread, but look into UND. They offer a wide variety of degrees and their aviation programs are second to none. Don't let the weather scare you off. Tuition is cheap and the cost of living is very low. If you are going to take out student loans, keep in mind it's much easier to do so at a part 141 school. The website is pretty good. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.
http://www.avit.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php
03-11-2006, 10:45 AM
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Point taken. I was actually not diasgreeing with your point to get a degree outside of aviation. I was disagreeing with the point that was made by another poster stating that it was a bad Idea to go to a State College. My degree is actually in Business administation with an aviation emphasis. I think a degree putside of aviation is a pretty good idea. Sorry if I was not clear on that. i did say aviation degree in that post.
03-11-2006, 10:47 AM
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A four year degree in two years, while having a full time job, and earning your private-mei. I dunno man that is pretty hard to believe, kudos if you did but I'm doubtful.
It's already been mentioned in your other thread, but look into UND. They offer a wide variety of degrees and their aviation programs are second to none. Don't let the weather scare you off. Tuition is cheap and the cost of living is very low. If you are going to take out student loans, keep in mind it's much easier to do so at a part 141 school. The website is pretty good. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.
http://www.avit.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php[/QUOTE]
yeah that's what all my friends said. I went through all summers and took a pretty heavy class load. The only one who can really confirm this is my wife who knows I was gone all the time. The only way this was truly possible was through some on line classes. With out them the classroom time would have been to much to make this a reality.
A four year degree in two years, while having a full time job, and earning your private-mei. I dunno man that is pretty hard to believe, kudos if you did but I'm doubtful.
It's already been mentioned in your other thread, but look into UND. They offer a wide variety of degrees and their aviation programs are second to none. Don't let the weather scare you off. Tuition is cheap and the cost of living is very low. If you are going to take out student loans, keep in mind it's much easier to do so at a part 141 school. The website is pretty good. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.
http://www.avit.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php[/QUOTE]
yeah that's what all my friends said. I went through all summers and took a pretty heavy class load. The only one who can really confirm this is my wife who knows I was gone all the time. The only way this was truly possible was through some on line classes. With out them the classroom time would have been to much to make this a reality.
03-11-2006, 11:00 AM
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I got my M.E. there. After that, I went to Mr. Smith's new hire CFI class. I think only half of what he tried to teach us was true. There was also the fact they pay there new CFI's like $ 11.50 an hour. I had already been CFIing for someone else and didn't like taking a $5.00 an hour pay cut. However, I got a job flying the mighty twin otter instead.
03-11-2006, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by otter
I got my M.E. there. After that, I went to Mr. Smith's new hire CFI class. I think only half of what he tried to teach us was true. There was also the fact they pay there new CFI's like $ 11.50 an hour. I had already been CFIing for someone else and didn't like taking a $5.00 an hour pay cut. However, I got a job flying the mighty twin otter instead.
Did you instruct at Advantage or Million air? If so I might know who you are. When did you go through the CFI class. (I will agree, that class is a Joke)
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