Utah School Becomes First In The Nation To Do So

A flight school in the Salt Lake City area announced recently that it is able to offer up to 100 percent tuition coverage for eligible vets via the U.S. Veterans' Benefits Office. The move on the part of Upper Limit Aviation (ULA), one of four accredited flight schools in the nation, enables military veterans to receive flight training covered under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill if they qualify for full benefits.

The special tuition program is targeted at veterans who have wanted to learn to fly, but have been unable to do so because of financial concerns. ULA is uniquely partnered with the 2nd largest community college in the country, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), to facilitate a program not only offering flight training but an Associate of Science degree or Commercial Certificate of Completion in the Professional Pilot program upon graduation. The program extends to those who might not be eligible for 100% coverage, or who may need additional assistance via the VA's Yellow Ribbon Program.

"We've worked hard to bring this program to ULA," said Lois Reid, school director. "We finally have the chance to offer America's veterans the chance to train for a career in aviation at virtually no cost to them."

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