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Sallie Mae flight school student loans

Acron Aviation has teamed up with Sallie Mae to offer financing options to help fund pilot training. With an Airline Career Loan from Sallie Mae, you could borrow up to 100% of the cost of training, and benefit from flexible repayment options and up to a 12 month* grace period after graduation!

Key benefits of Sallie Mae pilot training loans

Sallie Mae’s rates reward creditworthy borrowers and offer flexible repayment plans to students who receive up to a 12 month* period without having to pay back the balance of the loan.

As well as US citizens, Sallie Mae also offers private loans to students who are not US citizens or permanent residents, see the eligibility information below to learn more.

Borrow up to 100% of the cost of pilot training
Upon graduation, you have a grace period of up to 12 months* before paying back the balance of the loan
Lower your interest rate by making interest-only payments during flight school
Flexible repayment options
No origination fees or repayment penalty
Available alongside pilot training scholarships
Only takes 15 minutes to apply

For advice on how to apply for a Sallie Mae loan, reach out to our team.

Start repaying 12 months* after you graduate

One of the key benefits to a Sallie Mae flight school loan is the 12 month grace period you get* after graduation, before having to pay back the balance of the loan. Here's how the Acron Aviation Academy training program benefits you:

Complete training at Acron Aviation using a Sallie Mae flight school loan
Graduate from Acron Aviation Academy
Interview with Acron Aviation Academy for a CFI position
Earn money while working as a CFI with Acron Aviation Academy
Make interest only payments during flight school and the grace period

*12 month grace period available to successful Sallie Mae applicants who began their application after July 2nd 2025. Those in the application process prior to this date have up to a six month grace period.

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Who can apply for a Sallie Mae loan?

Sallie Mae’s rates reward creditworthy borrowers and offer flexible repayment plans to students.

Thousands of students and cosigners successfully apply for Sallie Mae loans each year. The minimum loan amount is $1,000 and the maximum could be up to 100% of the cost of pilot training.

Apply with Sallie Mae

Those eligible include:

U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens
Resident alien with required U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) documentation
Non-U.S. citizen students (including DACA students) who reside in and attend school in the U.S., are eligible with a creditworthy cosigner (who must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) and are required to provide an unexpired government-issued photo ID to verify identity
Students who meet current credit and other eligibility criteria
Students attending school full-time, part-time, or taking prerequisite classes
Students attending summer classes or continuing education classes
Students who still need funds after maximizing scholarships and other student loans

Sallie Mae brochures and important information

Smart Option Student Loan For Students

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Sallie Mae Scholarship Search

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Sallie Mae Cosigner Brochure

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Sallie Mae Infosheet

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Sallie Mae Loan Checklist

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Sallie Mae Repayment Guide

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Sallie Mae Get Ready To Borrow Guide

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Our Student Finance team

Our Student Finance and Admissions teams will help guide you through the process of exploring financing options. Most students pay for the primary portion of their training through self-pay, private flight school loans, or a combination of both. We have partnered with lenders who can provide up to 100% of the cost of pilot training for eligible, credit-worthy borrowers.

Reach out to our team today to find out how you can get started on your pilot training journey.

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