<p>this MIGHT be a stupid question, but i’m going to ask it anyway: </p>
<p>i was wondering…is there anyway i could get the money (scholarships, grants- USAFA funded or not) to earn my PPL while i’m here?</p>
<p>It's a bit cheaper if you get it through the Aero Club. Still, cheaper is obviously not the same as cheap...</p>
<p>you can get civilian scholarships...they basically go straight to your pocket, but there are criterion that must be met.
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/air-force-academy-colorado-springs/456660-scholarships.html?highlight=scholarships#3%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/air-force-academy-colorado-springs/456660-scholarships.html?highlight=scholarships#3</a></p>
<p>A lot of local businesses/organizations offer small scholarships in my area ($500-$1000). I plan on applying for some since many of them are just checks written to the recipient of the scholarship. That way, if I do get into the Academy, I'll have money to pay for PPL. Also nice to have extra spending/travel money. After all, who wouldn't want a $1000 check?</p>
<p>can i still get these scholarships even though i'm a cadet?</p>
<p>there are scholarships for people in college. just look! :D</p>
<p>My son won an award through the CAP which funded a good deal of his PPL. Ironically, this son is NOT one at AFA!</p>
<p>I believe you can apply for civilian aviation scholarships and things like that.</p>