Estimated Aviation Pilot Program Cost by Semester (2024-25)
| Summer 1: Private Pilot I | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $1,113.55 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $701.75 |
| Lab Fees | $7,965 |
| Estimated Total | $9,780.30 |
| Fall 1: Private Pilot II | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $2,439.81 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $125 |
| Lab Fees | $11,960 |
| Estimated Total | $14,524.81 |
| Spring 1 | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $2,552.52 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $415.80 |
| Estimated Total | $2,968.32 |
| Summer 2: Instrument I & II | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $1,426.26 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $49 |
| Lab Fees | $16,935 |
| Estimated Total | $18,410.26 |
| Fall 2: Commercial I | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $2,865.23 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $463.55 |
| Lab Fees | $22,451.30 |
| Estimated Total | $25,780.08 |
| Spring 2: Commercial II & Multi-Engine | |
| Tuition & College Fees | $2,327.10 |
| Books & Aviation Materials | $453 |
| Lab Fees | $39,811.70 |
| Estimated Total | $42,591.80 |
| ESTIMATED PROGRAM TOTAL COST | $114,055.60 |
All tuition and fees are subject to change. The estimated program total cost is based on the recommended course sequence.
These lab fees are all-inclusive (including aviation fuel) assuming a student completes the lab components in the average amount of time needed by students. If a student cannot master the required flight skills within the scheduled hours, the student will be charged for additional flight time.
Financial Aid
The program is financial aid eligible. Students are eligible for all state and federal aid as well as foundation, institutional, and third-party aviation scholarships. Please visit our Scholarships page for additional information. Also, we’ve gathered financial aid information for RCTC Aviation Pilot students.