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VA Flight Training Education Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
GI Bill payment support for qualifying flight training at an approved pilot school or training center.
How to get help
Apply for the applicable VA education benefit and confirm that the flight program is approved. The official page directs college or university flight students to the separate degree-program benefit rules.
Who this service helps
The student must qualify for an accepted VA education benefit, hold a private pilot license, hold the required valid second-class medical certificate or a first-class certificate for Airline Transport Pilot training, enroll at an FAA-certified part 141 pilot school or part 142 training center, and use a flight program approved for VA education benefits. DEA does not cover stand-alone flight-school or training-center programs.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education benefit usable by eligible West Texas residents at approved pilot schools or training centers.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
MGIB-AD and MGIB-SR reimburse 60% of approved flight-school fees. The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays approved fees directly to the school up to the applicable annual cap.
About this service
Eligible participants may use Post-9/11 GI Bill, MGIB-AD, or MGIB-SR benefits for approved flight training at a qualifying pilot school or training center. College- or university-based flight programs follow the rules for degree programs.
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