Minnesota Aviation Degree Loan Repayment Program

The Minnesota Aviation Degree Loan Repayment Program was established to provide student loan repayment assistance to eligible pilots and aircraft technicians residing in Minnesota.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

• Earn an associate's or bachelor's degree from a Minnesota institution;
• Be a qualified pilot or aircraft technician;
• Pilot: in the process of obtaining or has obtained an airline transport pilot certificate
• Aircraft Technician: has obtained an aviation mechanic's certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration
• Reside in Minnesota
• Have outstanding qualified educational loan debt that was originally borrowed for educational costs at a Minnesota institution for a professional aviation degree.

What is the Application Process?

The 2022 application is now available HERE until November 30^th.

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be notified if selected for application review. Those applicants must provide additional documentation to verify the information on the application.

What if You are Selected for an Award?

An applicant selected to receive an award must sign a contract agreeing to serve a five-year full-time service obligation in Minnesota.

How Much Money Can You Get?

Annual awards are up to $3,000 for aircraft technicians and up to $5,000 for pilots in loan repayment assistance. Awardees are limited to receiving the award for up to 5 years.

Who do I Contact with Questions?

Students should contact the Office of Higher Education at (800) 657-3866 (option 2)