What does Title IV status mean for flight training students?

Title IV status means HAA meets strict academic and career placement standards set by the U.S. Department of Education. It ensures high-quality training and can open the door to more financial aid options for eligible students.

How does Title IV status help make flight training more affordable?

Eligible students may use 529 Plans to help cover training costs, defer some federal student loans during training, and potentially claim tax deductions — making flight training more financially accessible.

Can Title IV status improve lending options for students?

Yes. Title IV status signals to private lenders that the institution meets strong academic and career outcomes, often leading to expanded loan options for qualified students.

Financial Benefits

Attending HAA provides opportunities for students

HAA is an academic unit of Northbridge University, which means HAA students may qualify for important financial benefits while completing pilot training. These benefits are described below.

Financial Benefits

HAA’s programs are not Title IV eligible (i.e., not federal financial aid eligible). However, as HAA is an academic unit of Northbridge University, a Title IV eligible and participating institution, our domestic students receive important benefits to make flight training more financially accessible. For students who qualify, these benefits include:

Eligibility for college savings plans, known as 529 Plans, to cover the cost of training.
In-school deferment of federal student loans from past schooling during training.
Potential tax deductions

Financial Benefits

Attending HAA provides opportunities for students

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