Student Financial Aid for Aviation Studies

Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loan amounts are limited based on the student's academic level. That means the amount the student is offered is typically the maximum they are able to borrow from the federal government. The amount of the loan eligibility can be found on the student's MyBGSU > Financial Aid after filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Parent PLUS Loan amounts are based on the student’s tuition and fees. Because Aviation Studies students have higher fees, SFA is able to increase the amount of a Parent PLUS Loan.

Please follow the steps below if you would like to increase your Parent PLUS loan. SFA recommends applying for the Parent PLUS loan in late June or early July to allow amount flexibility for the spring semester.

1. Register and be enrolled in the appropriate aviation course with additional fees
2. Contact SFA to have the budget increased
3. Parent Completes PLUS Application at https://studentaid.gov > Parent Borrowers > Apply for Parent PLUS Loan
4. If parent's credit check is approved, they will also need to complete the PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note if a first-time borrower.
5. BGSU SFA certifies the loan and can be viewed in student's MyBGSU > Financial Aid > Select Aid Year.

For the spring semester, once the student is enrolled in the appropriate courses, the parent can call SFA to have the loan amount adjusted.

The amount a student can borrow for a private loan depends on the student’s Cost of Attendance. The financial aid a student receives cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. If a private loan is previously certified by SFA, the student has to reapply if they need additional funding.

Because grants are based on the information that was provided on the FAFSA, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (SFA), is unable to adjust the amount of any grants for the additional flight fees.

Similar to grants, Work Study is based on the information that was provided on the FAFSA. However, a student may be able to work beyond the amount that was offered on their award letter. To do this, the student would need to contact both their on-campus employer and SFA.

The Aviation Flight Technology program and courses do not qualify for GI Bill© or VA education benefits. However, many students are eligible for other military education benefits; please contact Nontraditional and Military Student Services at 419 372-8136 or ntmss@bgsu.edu for further information.