Tuition & Fees — 2026

Tuition & Fees

Transparent pricing for every program. No surprises — just a structured path from zero experience to a professional pilot certificate.

FAA Part 141 Approved ACCET Accredited SEVIS Certified
Financing Available for U.S. Students Full financing through Sallie Mae and Stratus Financial.
We Handle the Complexity. You Focus on Flying. Full M-1 and F-1 Visa support. SEVIS certified. We manage I-20 processing, TSA clearance, fingerprinting, and housing assistance.

Programs for U.S. Students

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CPL Most Popular

Accelerated Professional Pilot Program

Private - Instrument - Commercial (Single Engine)

Tuition from
$38,963
Timeline
10-12 months
Aircraft
C152 / C172
Certification
FAA Part 141

Payment Schedule

Part Time
3 activities per week
Enrollment $7,500
Installment 1 $3,750
Installment 2 $3,750
Installment 3 $3,750
Installment 4 $3,750
Installment 5 $3,750
Installment 6 $3,750
Installment 7 $3,750
Installment 8 $3,750
Final Payment $1,463
Total $38,963
Full Time
5 activities per week
Enrollment $15,000
Installment 1 $7,500
Installment 2 $7,500
Installment 3 $7,500
Final Payment $1,463
Total $38,963

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
FAA Written Exams
Medical Certificate
Checkride Fees
Headset
Materials & Supplies
Total Mandatory Fees$6,068
AAS Degree

AAS Degree in Aeronautics

A/S DEGREE + PPL/IR/CPL/CFI/CFII

Tuition from
$84,401
Timeline
~2 years
Aircraft
C152 / C172
Certification
ACCET/FAA Part 141

Full Time Payment Schedule

Semester-based tuition payments.

PhaseTuition
Semester 1College Classes + Private Pilot License (PPL) — 12.5 credits$14,160
Semester 2College Classes + Instrument Rating (IR) — 13 credits$14,550
Semester 3College Classes + Commercial Pilot SE Flight — 12 credits$18,963
Semester 4College Classes + CFI Flight — 13.5 credits$13,963
Semester 5CFI Instrument + Standardization Flight & Ground — 14 credits$19,255
Semester 6College Elective Classes — 9 credits$3,510
Total Tuition$84,401

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Flexible Schedule Available Domestic students may take as few as one college class per semester. Your graduation timeline adjusts accordingly.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
Scheduling & FAA Record
Books & Supplies
Aircraft & Liability Coverage
Electronic Flight Bag (Foreflight)
Support & Technology
Graduation Doc & Account Closure
Registration Fee
ACR
FAA Checkride
FAA Written Exam
FAA Medical Exam
Total Mandatory Fees$12,531
PPL Part 141

Private Pilot License

Tuition from
$12,015
C152  |  C172: $13,065
Timeline
3-4 months
Aircraft
C152 / C172
Certification
FAA Part 141

Payment Schedule

Part Time
3 activities per week
Installment 1 $5,000
Maintain a minimum balance. $1,000
Total (C152) $12,015
Full Time
5 activities per week
Installment 1 $10,000
Installment 2 $2,015
Total (C152) $12,015

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
FAA Written Exams
Practical Test (Checkride)
FAA Medical Exam
FAA Records & Scheduling
Enrollment Fee
Aircraft & Liability Coverage
Books & Supplies
Account Closure
Support & Technology
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
Estimated Total~$3,400
APPD M-1 Visa Most Popular

Accelerated Professional Pilot Program

Private — Instrument — Commercial (Single Engine) on M-1 Visa

Tuition from
$43,635
Timeline
10-12 months
Aircraft
C152 / C172
Certification
FAA Part 141

Payment Schedule

PhaseAmount
Enrollment$15,000
Installment 1$7,500
Installment 2$7,500
Installment 3$7,500
Final Payment$6,135
Total$43,635

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
Scheduling & FAA Record
Books & Supplies
Aircraft & Liability Coverage
Electronic Flight Bag (Foreflight)
Support & Technology
Graduation Doc & Account Closure
Registration Fee
FAA Checkride
FAA Written Exam
FAA Medical Exam
I-20 Processing
TSA
Finger Print
Health Insurance
Total Mandatory Fees$8,837
APPD M-1 Visa Most Popular

Accelerated Professional Pilot Program

Private — Instrument — Commercial (Single & Multi-Engine) on M-1 Visa

Tuition from
$53,118
Timeline
10-12 months
Aircraft
C152 / C172 / PA-34
Certification
FAA Part 141

Payment Schedule

PhaseAmount
Enrollment$15,000
Installment 1$7,500
Installment 2$7,500
Installment 3$7,500
Installment 4$7,500
Installment 5$7,500
Final Payment$618
Total$53,118

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
Scheduling & FAA Record
Books & Supplies
Aircraft & Liability Coverage
Electronic Flight Bag (Foreflight)
Support & Technology
Graduation Doc & Account Closure
Registration Fee
FAA Checkride
FAA Written Exam
FAA Medical Exam
I-20 Processing
TSA
Finger Print
Health Insurance
Total Mandatory Fees$10,037
College Program (F-1 Visa)

AAS Degree in Aeronautics

A/S DEGREE + PPL/IR/CPL/CFI/CFII

Tuition from
$84,401
Timeline
~2 years
Aircraft
C172
Certification
ACCET/FAA Part 141

Payment Schedule

Semester-based tuition payments (15 weeks each), 72 credit hours total.

PhaseTuition
Semester 1College Classes + Private Pilot License (PPL) — 12.5 credits$14,160
Semester 2College Classes + Instrument Rating (IR) — 13 credits$14,550
Semester 3College Classes + Commercial Pilot SE Flight — 12 credits$18,963
Semester 4College Classes + CFI Flight — 13.5 credits$13,963
Semester 5CFI Instrument + Standardization Flight & Ground — 14 credits$19,255
Semester 6College Elective Classes — 9 credits$3,510
Total Tuition$84,401

Tuition estimates are based on FAA minimums. Aircraft type affects flight fees. Students requiring training beyond the included minimum will incur additional costs. Accommodation is not included. All prices are in USD.

Additional Mandatory Fees

Item
Scheduling & FAA Record
Books & Supplies
Aircraft & Liability Coverage
Electronic Flight Bag (Foreflight)
Support & Technology
Graduation Doc & Account Closure
Registration Fee
ACR
FAA Checkride
FAA Written Exam
FAA Medical Exam
I-20 Processing
TSA
Finger Print
Health Insurance
Total Mandatory Fees$14,646

Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition estimates are based on minimum FAA-required flight hours. The actual cost may vary depending on aircraft type (C152 vs C172) and whether additional training beyond the minimum is needed. Mandatory fees (exams, medical, materials) are listed separately. All prices are in USD and subject to change.

Yes. Wayman partners with Sallie Mae and Stratus Financial to offer financing options for U.S. students. Our admissions team can walk you through the application process and help you explore all available options.

The enrollment deposit is due upon acceptance to secure your training slot. For most programs, this is $15,000 (or $6,000 for PPL, $5,000 for Multi-Engine). This payment initiates your onboarding process, including visa processing for international students.

International mandatory fees (~$8,837) include: I-20 processing ($349), SEVIS fee ($350), TSA clearance ($140), fingerprinting ($114), health insurance (~$756/year), plus FAA written exams, checkride fees, medical certificate, headset, and kneeboard.

Yes. Wayman offers student dormitories and housing assistance for international students. Housing costs are separate from tuition and mandatory fees. Our admissions team can provide current availability and pricing details.

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