Fund Your
Pilot Training
Without Paying Upfront
Wayman works with Sallie Mae to give you a clear financing route - so you can focus on flying, not funding.
Check Your Financing Fit This is a fit check - not an application
Official lending partner
This isn’t about a loan.
It’s about the route.
Pilots don’t take off without checking the route. Financing works the same way.
Wayman works with Sallie Mae to map that route clearly – so you understand your options before applying for anything.
How Flight School Loan
Financing Works
Wayman can certify a loan only after your Enrollment Application is accepted and the required items are complete.
Confirm Enrollment Fit + Gather Loan Information
- Make sure you meet Wayman enrollment requirements
- Start your Enrollment Application when you're ready
- Gather the basic information needed for a Sallie Mae application
- No obligation — just clarity before moving forward
Complete Your Sallie Mae Loan Application
- Submit your loan application when you're ready
- Receive a decision or approval from Sallie Mae
- Avoid common mistakes that can delay the process
Complete Enrollment & Receive Funding
- Finalize your Enrollment Application
- Complete required enrollment documents
- Wayman certifies the loan and funding is released
You’re not behind. You’re on the same path as most pilots.
Flight training is a major investment.
That’s why many of professional pilots use financing to complete their training.
This is normal. Planned. Expected.
Students Who Made It Happen
Real stories from Wayman students who funded their flight training with Sallie Mae — and never looked back.
Estefania Gonzalez — From Colombia to the Cockpit
Estefania shares how Sallie Mae helped her fund training at Wayman - and what international students need to know about co-signers.
Jacob Lucas — Focused on Flying, Not Finances
Jacob explains how a Sallie Mae loan let him focus on building flight hours instead of worrying about costs.
Adrian Diaz — Private Pilot in Four Months
Adrian earned his PPL in just four months after securing a Sallie Mae loan. Now he's working toward his commercial license.
Your Financing Flight Bag (Sallie Mae PDFs)
Your complete financing toolkit - everything you and your co-signer need.
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Pre-Flight
Financing
Check
Check your financing fit in 2–3 minutes - before applying for anything.