Tuition & Fees
Transparent pricing for every program. No surprises — just a structured path from zero experience to a professional pilot certificate.
Programs for U.S. Students
Select a program to view its payment schedule.
Accelerated Professional Pilot Program
Private - Instrument - Commercial (Single Engine)
Payment Schedule
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 in Aeronautics
A/S DEGREE + PPL/IR/CPL/CFI/CFII
Full Time Payment Schedule
Semester-based tuition payments.
| Phase | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Total Mandatory Fees | $12,531 |
Private Pilot License
Payment Schedule
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 |
Accelerated Professional Pilot Program
Private — Instrument — Commercial (Single Engine) on M-1 Visa
Payment Schedule
| Phase | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Accelerated Professional Pilot Program
Private — Instrument — Commercial (Single & Multi-Engine) on M-1 Visa
Payment Schedule
| Phase | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
AAS Degree in Aeronautics
A/S DEGREE + PPL/IR/CPL/CFI/CFII
Payment Schedule
Semester-based tuition payments (15 weeks each), 72 credit hours total.
| Phase | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 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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