Helping Cadets Navigate Life's Journey

We offer tuition financing with the care and personalized service you deserve. We're here to help your dreams take flight. 

Almost ready for takeoff. Once you're accepted into the Cadet Academy as a student pilot, you'll be ready to take the next step by securing financing for your journey. Why pick us? We've been part of the American Airlines family for more than 85 years now. We understand the business that connects us and we are here to work for you. We have a dedicated team of Cadet Financial Advocates available to walk you through the loan process. They can even help you with your personal financial journey as well. 

Tuition Financing

  • 100% Cadet Academy tuition financing with terms up to 25 years
  • No application or origination fees
  • May include housing and stipend costs, depending on flight school
  • No payment required until after program completion 
  • Make early or extra payments anytime without any penalty or fee
  • Grace period of two years after draw period ends
  • Flexible repayment and deferment options
  • Cosigner allowed (if your credit needs a boost)

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Cadet Financial Advocates

Under our Financial Wellness program, you'll have access to:

  • A team of experienced and knowledgeable loan specialists ready to help you get your financing quickly
  • Concierge experience — here to answer any questions you may have on your loan application, membership or anything else
  • As much or as little assistance as you like to guide you on your personal financial journey

 

To reach our Cadet Financial Advocates:

Email: AACadet@AACreditUnion.org

By Phone: (888) 51-CADET 

Membership Perks

As a Cadet Academy student pilot, you'll have an exclusive membership opportunity at the Credit Union. As part of your benefits you still qualify for membership even if you don't take out a loan with us. 

  • Enjoy complimentary financial wellness solutions that include credit score and credit monitoring, financial wellness check-ups and financial planning.
  • Convenience, banking on the go….whether you're at home or in another state, do all your banking from wherever you are with our mobile app.
  • Tap to pay with our contactless debit and credit cards and shop online securely with your digital wallet.
  • Take advantage of loans that meet all your lending needs.
  • Learn from regular Financial Wellness Webinars.
  • Check out Navigator.AACreditUnion.org
  • And more!

Learn about membership benefits.

 

 

 

AA Cadet Academy

This solution is designed specifically for those who have been accepted into the American Airlines Cadet Academy.

Tuition Financing

  • 100% Cadet Academy tuition financing with terms up to 25 years
  • No application or origination fees
  • May include housing and stipend costs, depending on flight school
  • No payment required until after program completion 
  • Make early or extra payments anytime without any penalty or fee
  • Grace period of two years after draw period ends
  • Flexible repayment and deferment options
  • Cosigner allowed (if your credit needs a boost)

Cadet Financial Advocates

Under our Financial Wellness program, you'll have access to:

  • A team of experienced and knowledgeable loan specialists ready to help you get your financing quickly
  • Concierge experience — here to answer any questions you may have on your loan application, membership or anything else
  • As much or as little assistance as you like to guide you on your personal financial journey

 

To reach our Cadet Financial Advocates:

Email: AACadet@AACreditUnion.org

By Phone: (888) 51-CADET 

Membership Perks

As a Cadet Academy student pilot, you'll have an exclusive membership opportunity at the Credit Union. As part of your benefits you still qualify for membership even if you don't take out a loan with us. 

  • Enjoy complimentary financial wellness solutions that include credit score and credit monitoring, financial wellness check-ups and financial planning.
  • Convenience, banking on the go….whether you're at home or in another state, do all your banking from wherever you are with our mobile app.
  • Tap to pay with our contactless debit and credit cards and shop online securely with your digital wallet.
  • Take advantage of loans that meet all your lending needs.
  • Learn from regular Financial Wellness Webinars.
  • Check out Navigator.AACreditUnion.org
  • And more!

AA Cadet Academy

This solution is designed specifically for those who have been accepted into the American Airlines Cadet Academy.

Become a Member

Already accepted into the Cadet Academy? Then you're eligible for membership.

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Debra, Retired Pilot
Member since 1986
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