Rates for degree-seeking students and others enrolled in aviation courses for college credit.
Hesston College Aviation Flight Course
Aviation Lab Fees* for 2025-26 year
Avia 103 Private Pilot I
$7,800
Avia 104 Private Pilot II
$8,350
Avia 107 Aviation Pilot Transition
$4,275
Avia 220 Instrument Flight I
$5,350
Avia 221 Instrument Flight II
$5,600
Avia 230 Commercial Flight I
$14,350
Avia 231 Commercial Flight II
$15,540
Avia 325 Mountain Flying
$2,100
Avia 332 Airplane Multi-Engine Land
$8,550
Avia 340 Flight Instructor -- Airplane
$6,950
Avia 341 Flight Instructor -- Airplane – Instrument
$4,225
Avia 432 Multi-engine Experience (per credit hour)
$8,325
Avia 451 Crew Resource Management
$2,000
Avia 470 Flight Instructor – Multi-Engine
$5,850
*Aviation lab fees are based upon student averages, and are in addition to Hesston College’s tuition, room and board. Flight hours may vary depending upon student progress, additional instruction required and changes in FAA requirements. Hours flown in excess of curriculum plan are charged at current rates.
Lab fees include aircraft rental, dual flight instruction and the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) fee. Aviation textbooks and FAA knowledge tests are not included.
Hesston College Aviation’s flight training facility is open throughout the academic year to provide student instruction. Additional instructional opportunities may be available during the summer semester. Please contact Hesston College Aviation to schedule.
Aviation-Specific Scholarships
A few national associations that offer scholarships for aviation students.
- Air Line Pilots Association, International
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association
- AvScholars student gateway to aviation
- Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles
- National Air Transportation Foundation
- National Business Aviation Association
- The Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots
- Organization of Black Airline Pilots
- Women in Corporate Aviation
