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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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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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M.J. Foster Promise

Louisiana residents get 100% tuition coverage for AAS programs: Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and UAS Certificate.

Up to $9,000/year
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TOPS Scholarship

Louisiana's premier scholarship program covers bachelor's degree tuition for eligible students.

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FAFSA & Federal Aid

Complete the FAFSA to qualify for Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study opportunities.

Up to $7,395 (Pell Grant)
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Aviation Scholarships

PAU offers merit-based scholarships for flight students and need-based grants for maintenance programs.

$1,000 - $10,000
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Flexible Payment Plans

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Employer Sponsorship

Many aviation employers offer tuition reimbursement

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Work-Study Program

Earn while you learn with on-campus jobs

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Veterans Benefits

GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program accepted

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