education solutions
to Support Flight Schools
Affordable, flexible degrees through flight schools
Flight instruction can be an expensive, inflexible barrier.
Have you ever wanted to develop the next generation of pilots and felt constrained by the financial and higher education systems?
The truth is: Flight training is often under-resourced and inflexible. Flight schools and individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, goals are unmet or delayed.
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we believe that higher education can serve the goals of flight schools and individual students, so we have created a partnership model that offers accessible, flexible flight training that leads to a higher education degree.
A 21st Century Challenge
Annual Public, Private Tuition
Across U.S. higher education, the average tuition for a public or private college ranges between $20K-$40K annually.
Average Distance to College
Students are staying on average within 50 miles of their family and friend, often reducing educational options.
Access to Federal Financial Aid
Private flight school attendance limits access to federal financial aid to cover the cost of flight instruction.
Funding Mechanisms for Students
Flight schools often lack access to reasonable funding mechanisms to cover the cost of flight instruction.
Marketing & Recruitment
Flight schools struggle to recruit prospective students, forced to invest in expensive marketing campaigns to attract students.
Competitive Landscape
As a result of these factors, flight schools may find it difficult to operate in the competitive landscape of aviation training.
The Solution
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is launching the Bridge Initiative to address these industry challenges, by offering professional aviation programs through partnerships with flight schools.
Professional Pilot Degrees
Students enroll in either an associate or bachelor's degree, designed to prepare students for a career in aviation.
Flight School Training
Students complete ground and flight training at the local flight school, earning their private pilot to CFI ratings.
IWU Financial Management
IWU manages the collection of fees, financial aid, and payments to the local flight school, using all available aid options.
Cooperative Advertising
IWU and flight school cooperatively advertise and promote the partnership to prospective students.
WE KNOW YOU NEED AN
AFFORDABLE + FLEXIBLE + REPUTABLE PARTNER
Debt-Free University
IWU has a consistent ethos of financial accountability that influences how we serve students through partnerships.
Wide Array of Programs
IWU offers a wide array of degree options to support the needs of different learners of all backgrounds and ages.
Regional Accreditation
IWU has been accredited and in good standing with the Higher Learning Commission since 1966.
Partnering with IWU is as simple as:
Step 1. Schedule A Call
We Listen to You
Schedule a call with our development team and learn how the Bridge Initiative can address your needs. We work with a variety of flight schools to provide higher education solutions.
2. Commit & Plan
We Consult With Your Organization
Commitment involves a letter of intent and legal agreement. We will also help you craft a plan for launching your local educational experience. We will assist you throughout this process.
3. Launch
You Launch A Successful Option for Students
Provide an affordable, flexible higher education option in your local community that supports the goals of your flight school and students.
Degree Programs
IWU offers two aviation degrees, including associate and bachelor's options. Both programs provide flight training in the students' local environment along with quality online coursework to prepare the student for career in the aviation field. Depending on the students' path, they might pursue airline pilot, captain, or trainer positions. Management students might pursue leadership careers in an assortment of aviation fields.*
Associate of Science
in Professional Pilot
Pilot Training: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, and Multi-Engine (optional) ratings
Aviation Introduction: Aviation Careers & Transportation
General Education
Total Credits: 60 Hours
Bachelor of Science
in Aviation Management
Pilot Training: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, and Multi-Engine (optional) Ratings
Aviation Industry: Aviation Careers & Transportation, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Human Factors, Aviation Operations, Safety, & Regulations
Management: Management, Leadership, Communication, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Human Resources, Technology
General Education
Total Credits: 120 Hours
Financial
IWU is committed to providing an affordable pathway to an aviation degree. This commitment is at the heart of the church partnership. IWU offers students a predictable, reduced tuition throughout their time in the program.
In addition to the per-credit tuition, flight training courses will incur additional fees. Flight schools should speak with an IWU representative to determine the best fee structure.
What’s next?
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we know you are the kind of organization that wants to expand your influence and prepare the next generation of aviation professional. To support these goals, you need affordable, flexible education solutions. The problem is: the higher education and flight training system are often barriers to these goals, which is limiting and frustrating.
We believe higher education should be affordable and flexible, meeting the needs of the individual learner, and we agree that the current system does not support these goals. That’s why we created the Bridge Initiative to solve this dilemma.
Schedule a meeting with us, today, so that you can achieve your goals by developing the next generation of aviation professionals.