Flight Training Financing
Plan your training the right way—then choose financing that supports it.
Flight training is a significant investment. The right financing approach helps you train consistently, progress faster, and avoid unnecessary delays or added cost.
Start With the Right Plan
Before choosing financing, it’s critical to understand your training path.
Financing should support your training plan – not determine it.
If you’re unsure where to start, review the smartest path to becoming an airline pilot before making financial decisions.
Talk to Admissions First
Before applying for any financing, we recommend speaking with our admissions team.
We help you:
- choose the right training path
- understand realistic timelines
- estimate training structure and cost
- determine whether financing is appropriate
Primary Financing Option: Stratus Financial
For many CFI Academy students, Stratus Financial is the most relevant financing option.
Stratus offers:
- financing for full training programs
- competitive interest rates
- flexible payment options
- no prepayment penalties
If you want to understand how the program works, eligibility requirements, and repayment structure:
College Degree + Financial Aid Option
Some students choose to combine flight training with a college degree through Utah Valley University.
This allows eligible students to:
- access federal financial aid
- spread costs over time
- complete academic coursework online
👉 Explore how to earn a college degree while flight training
Your Training Path Affects Your Financing
Your financing needs depend on your training structure.
For example:
- instructor path students may finance differently than multi-engine path students
- accelerated programs require different planning than part-time training
If you’re still deciding:
👉 Review all available flight training programs
Start With a Training Evaluation
The best first step is not applying for financing.
It’s understanding your training plan.
We help you:
- structure your training
- estimate cost realistically
- identify the right financing path
