Tuition & Financial Aid
Making aviation education affordable for Louisiana residents and beyond
M.J. Foster Promise
Louisiana residents get 100% tuition coverage for AAS programs in Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
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Program Tuition
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College of Flight Operations
| Program | Duration | In-State Cost | Out-of-State Cost | Flight Fees (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS Professional Flight - Airplane | 4 years | $9,200/year | $21,000/year | $45,000 total |
| BS Professional Flight - Helicopter | 4 years | $9,200/year | $21,000/year | $55,000 total |
| AAS in Aviation Operations | 2 years | $9,000 total | $18,000 total | — |
College of Aviation Maintenance & Technology
| Program | Duration | In-State Cost | Out-of-State Cost | M.J. Foster Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology | 2 years | $0 with M.J. Foster ~$9,000 total |
$9,000 total | Yes |
| AAS Avionics Technology | 2 years | $0 with M.J. Foster ~$9,000 total |
$9,000 total | Yes |
| Certificate in Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 6 months | $2,500 | $4,000 | Yes |
College of Aviation Management
| Program | Duration | In-State Cost/Year | Out-of-State Cost/Year | TOPS Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS Aviation Management | 4 years | $9,200 | $21,000 | Yes |
| BS Aerospace Logistics | 4 years | $9,200 | $21,000 | Yes |
| Minor in Aviation Management | Add to degree | Same as base tuition | Same as base tuition | Yes |
Flight Training Costs Breakdown: Private Pilot: $12K-$15K | Instrument: $10K-$12K | Commercial: $18K-$22K | CFI: $6K-$8K | Multi-Engine: $5K-$7K
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Flexible Payment Plans
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0% interest | No fees
Employer Sponsorship
Many aviation employers offer tuition reimbursement
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Work-Study Program
Earn while you learn with on-campus jobs
Flexible hours around your class schedule
Veterans Benefits
GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program accepted
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