Hillsboro Aero Academy, one of the largest flight academies in the United States, is pleased to partner with education solutions company Sallie Mae® to offer responsible financing options for students enrolling in its airplane and helicopter pilot training programs. Students can now access financing through the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan® for Flight School Students. This development makes it easier for aspiring pilots to access the training they need to enter the aviation industry.
With pilot demand rising, Boeing forecasts a global need for 649,000 new pilots by 2043 (Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, 2024)—this financing opportunity provides aspiring pilots with the means to enter a pilot career. The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan® covers school-certified expenses, offers various in-school repayment options, and features no origination fees or prepayment penalties. International students may also qualify for financing with a cosigner who is a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
“At Hillsboro Aero Academy, we believe financial barriers should not prevent motivated individuals from accessing pilot career training,” said Natalia Cimpean, President of Hillsboro Aero Academy. “This partnership with Sallie Mae expands funding options, allowing students to train for a pilot career. With pilot shortages projected for years to come, now is the time to invest in pilot career training to gain opportunities in a dynamic, growing industry.”
Anyone interested in financing their training through Sallie Mae can find further details at www.flyhaa.com/financing.