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DC10FlyBy

DC10FlyBy

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What about the 2 year Commercial Aviation program at Honolulu Community College (http://tech.honolulu.hawaii.edu/avit/) then going to University of Hawaii-Manoa for a different degree; probably Meteorology, Journalism, or Political Science.

" This FAA approved flight training program enables students to earn private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings. Students may log up to 250 hours of flight time. The Associate in Science degree credits from Commercial Aviation are transferable to 4-year colleges offering aviation degrees or toward a University of Hawaii degree in other disciplines."
 
Would the credits you have at the community college transfer over to the University? I would only do that if they did, it'd be a bit much to go through six years worth of school just to become a pilot.
 
No way I could afford to live in that state. Out of state tuition+flying expenses+cost of living = Doom wrapped in palm trees and sunsets.
 
I will most likely just go to University of Missouri (Mizzou) and pay 20k/year for in-state. I will have college payed off totally, with no debt. (I have 100k of inheritance) Then I'll have 20k extra for flight training, etc. :)
 
DC10FlyBy said:
I will most likely just go to University of Missouri (Mizzou) and pay 20k/year for in-state. I will have college payed off totally, with no debt. (I have 100k of inheritance) Then I'll have 20k extra for flight training, etc. :)
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I live in MO, and think that 20k is expensive. Then again I went to Parks, and am still paying that off.

I think that the idea of going to a two year is a good idea, SWIC has a similar program and Hawaii has got to be a better climate for training. Just watch out for the typhoons.
 
braunpilot said:
I live in MO, and think that 20k is expensive. Then again I went to Parks, and am still paying that off.

I think that the idea of going to a two year is a good idea, SWIC has a similar program and Hawaii has got to be a better climate for training. Just watch out for the typhoons.
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I actually have 100k inheritance I can use. So, I will have 20k left over I can put to flight training. Plus, I will have 0 debt for college. :rawk::D
 
DC10FlyBy said:
I actually have 100k inheritance I can use. So, I will have 20k left over I can put to flight training. Plus, I will have 0 debt for college. :rawk::D
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Lucky b....oh, family forum, my bad. Ummmmmmm, just remember that college is there to learning experience, yeah....
 
Sounds like a great fantasy; going to school in HI and taking flying lessons, but poly-sci, journalism and meteorology are not the most marketable of degrees. Currently aviation is not heavy on hiring. I suggest that you re-think things. In this economy, cash is king. It's your money, but after you spend it, it's gone. If this 100K is simply surplus, or you'll have a supporting income stream in a few years and you have lots of other assets then go for it. Live the dream. Otherwise, don't do something that will have you saying in several years "... if only I hadn't spent that $100K in 2009..."
 
Damn i didn't realize college was so expensive. I was going to post telling you that 20k a year was way to much. Then I started looking at my alma matar and dang...nevermind. My school was only a little cheaper.

Of course even with that said i'll say this. apply for all the GRANTS and scholarships you can get. If you get enough of them they could pay off a pretty hefty chunk of your college experience. What wasn't covered you could pay for with a good part time job. Notice I said grants...not loans.

That leaves you with a bachelors degree AND a 100k nest egg at the age of 22. That means you pretty much when the game before you even sit down to the board, my friend.

Now you can spend say 30k of that for flight training and that leaves you with 70k not counting any interest that money has gained. Now you win the bonus round.

70k>20K. NICE jump start on retirement.
 
Flying around the Islands would be fun no doubt, and I hear on some islands renting GA is literally impossible. But the weather there is pretty crazy, I have a buddy who flies for a tour company on Lihu'e and he always talks about how the weather looks amazing on minute and the next you find yourself scud running just to get back home.

Not to mention everything is expensive as hell in Hawaii.
 
What's wrong with Missouri State right there in Springfield ($4,920 in state)? Live at home and save the dorm fees and get in state tuition. Look what it did for Brad Pitt.:p

Or, you could go to Missouri's big in state Ivy League School, SEMO...like I did.:D

Just because you're fortunate to have 100k doesn't mean you need to blow it all at once...you'll regret it! Put some aside for emergencies, something to live on for a while or a rainy day fund in case this aviation thing doesn't pan out right away.
 
poser765 said:
Damn i didn't realize college was so expensive. I was going to post telling you that 20k a year was way to much. Then I started looking at my alma matar and dang...nevermind. My school was only a little cheaper.

Of course even with that said i'll say this. apply for all the GRANTS and scholarships you can get. If you get enough of them they could pay off a pretty hefty chunk of your college experience. What wasn't covered you could pay for with a good part time job. Notice I said grants...not loans.

That leaves you with a bachelors degree AND a 100k nest egg at the age of 22. That means you pretty much when the game before you even sit down to the board, my friend.

Now you can spend say 30k of that for flight training and that leaves you with 70k not counting any interest that money has gained. Now you win the bonus round.

70k>20K. NICE jump start on retirement.
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Grants and scholarships to pay for all 80k of tuition? Idk about that one.
 
If I had 100 large available, I'd buy a twin engine plane with a lot of time on the engines and props, take some cash strapped CFI off the corner and fly his butt off.
Get my ratings and sell the plane. After that's was accomplished, I'd come back on this forum and ask what for suggestions of what to do with the almost 100K.
Capeche?
 
DC10FlyBy said:
Grants and scholarships to pay for all 80k of tuition? Idk about that one.
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There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get GRANTS to help you get through school. Most grants don't care how much money you have in the bank all they care about is that you meet the criteria. There are plenty of ways to avoid pay the bulk of your college tuition. A good friend of mine went to Missouri State and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, if Mizzou is the only one that offers the degree that you want that is another story but don't be afraid to use Missouri State for the first couple of years to avoid using all of your stash.
 
DC10FlyBy said:
I will most likely just go to University of Missouri (Mizzou) and pay 20k/year for in-state.
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HOLY JESUS that is high! I paid a total of $16,000 for my degree from Auburn. Less than $30k for all of my ratings.

I graduated in March, 1999 so, I checked to see how much Auburn is now. For in-state, tuition has gone up a little - $25,000. Out of state is still less than Mizzou at $72,000 but, still way too expensive. Also, there is a very large flight department.

It looks like, unfortunately, if I want my daughter to go to Auburn I better move back to Alabama. Or, she could go to [shudder] University of Georgia for free using the Hope Scholarship.
 
A300Capt said:
What's wrong with Missouri State right there in Springfield ($4,920 in state)? Live at home and save the dorm fees and get in state tuition. Look what it did for Brad Pitt.:p

Or, you could go to Missouri's big in state Ivy League School, SEMO...like I did.:D

Just because you're fortunate to have 100k doesn't mean you need to blow it all at once...you'll regret it! Put some aside for emergencies, something to live on for a while or a rainy day fund in case this aviation thing doesn't pan out right away.
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My mom got her masters in English at MSU. I've had multiple Speech & Debate tournaments at MSU. I have also had many soccer games and practices on the MSU field. I truly love it there. But, it's 30 minutes away. I would just feel so close to home, and have no freedom... idk.

Brad Pitt went to Mizzou; along with Sharyl Crow and Sam Walton. :rolleyes:

Are you from Missouri?

texas_pilot said:
If I had 100 large available, I'd buy a twin engine plane with a lot of time on the engines and props, take some cash strapped CFI off the corner and fly his butt off.
Get my ratings and sell the plane. After that's was accomplished, I'd come back on this forum and ask what for suggestions of what to do with the almost 100K.
Capeche?
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Haha, that seems awesome. But, that's not realistic, honestly. Good thinkin' though! How would I pay for college tuition then?
 
All I know is, if it's just a degree you're looking for...it seems like for 20 large a year you can open up your options besides mizzou. I'm not saying it would be a better school academically, as i have no idea where they rank, but 20/year seems like a lot for in state.
tahts more than most states out of state tuition
honestly dude...just get a degree as cheap as possible and get flying as cheap as possible...all these threads about this vs that are getting ridiculous.
get adegree you like, fly at a good local place and be done with it.
 
juan valdez said:
All I know is, if it's just a degree you're looking for...it seems like for 20 large a year you can open up your options besides mizzou. I'm not saying it would be a better school academically, as i have no idea where they rank, but 20/year seems like a lot for in state.
tahts more than most states out of state tuition
honestly dude...just get a degree as cheap as possible and get flying as cheap as possible...all these threads about this vs that are getting ridiculous.
get adegree you like, fly at a good local place and be done with it.
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I want a good college experience. Moving 30 miles away for college would suck.... Although I am really considering MSU. Even if I didn't like it, I could transfer to Mizzou.

Not to mention, Mizzou is ranked #1 in Journalism.
 
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