Associate in Applied Sciences: Aviation Flight Technology
Northwest Aviation College has developed an aviation degree program that allows the student to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to gain entry-level employment in the aviation industry. The Aviation Flight Technology curriculum is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in aviation, whether as a Professional Pilot, Airport Manager, Aviation Safety Professional, or other aviation-related professional. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, the student will receive a diploma in the form of an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Aviation Flight Technology. This degree requires a minimum of 95 credits. At least 25 credits, including Flight Instructor (AVN 224) and Instrument Instructor (AVN 240), must be earned in residency at Northwest Aviation College. In addition, a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained.
DETAILED COURSE COSTS
All flight-related programs are basically divided into three parts with regard to financial investment: Tuition, Books/Supplies, and Lab Fees. The cost of tuition, books/supplies is fairly constant among students with the only difference being proration
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Federal Student Financial Aid: In 2010, Northwest Aviation College was approved by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV school, which means we are able to offer federal student aid programs. Students now have access to federal financial support in the form of Pell Grants, subsidized and un-subsidized direct student loans., and Plus loans. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website or call us!
Veteran's Assistance Benefits: Northwest Aviation College is an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, and recognized by the VA as an Institute of Higher Learning offering VA educational benefits for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill - Reserves, and REAP. Our financial aid advisers will assist you with your personalized benefits program. Please call our office at 253-854-4960. For general GI Bill information call 1-800-GI-BILL1 or visit them on the web at GI Bill.va.gov.
FINANCIAL AID STATISTICS
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Number: The government runs a website that describes different occupations. The student can click on the following link to review information on becoming a professional pilot: www.bls.gov/soc/. The Standard Occupational Classification numbers are 53-2012 (Pilot, Commercial), 53-2011.00 (Airline Pilots, Co-pilots, and Flight Engineers), 53-2022.00 (Airfield Operations Specialist) and 25-1194.00 (Vocational Education Teachers, Post Secondary).
Medial Loan Debt: Northwest Aviation College began offering Title IV funding to its students during the spring quarter of 2011. Due to the short time period involving available Title IV data to date, there is a lack of sufficient comparative information to supply statistics relative to accumulated loan debt. This page will be updated as this data becomes available.
Placement Rates: Northwest Aviation College began offering Title IV funding to its students during the spring quarter of 2011. Due to the short time period involving available Title IV data to date, there is a lack of sufficient comparative information to supply statistics relative to program placement rates. This page will be updated as this data becomes available.
On-time Completion Rates: Northwest Aviation College began offering Title IV funding to its students during the spring quarter of 2011. Due to the short time period involving available Title IV data to date, there is a lack of sufficient comparative information to supply statistics relative to accumulated loan debt. This page will be updated as this data becomes available.