Costs
Aviation lab courses have an associated flight fee, which covers aircraft, a flight instructor and FAA knowledge exam fees. The training hours and fees outlined below are an estimate for completion of a flight lab course, based on the FAA-approved training course outline. Students requiring additional instruction will incur additional lab fees.
LaGrange Aviation students are eligible for student financial aid. More than 99% of LaGrange students receive financial aid, with nearly $20 million awarded annually. Learn more and apply on our Financial Aid site. You also may want to explore additional financing from a private lender.
Many aviation employers also are offering signing bonuses, which could help defray program costs.
Lab Fee Schedule, 2023 – 2024 Academic Year
| Courses | Course ID | Lab Fees |
| Private Pilot Ground I | AVIA 1101 | $0 |
| Private Pilot I | AVIA 2101 | $10,000 |
| Private Pilot Ground II | AVIA 1102 | $0 |
| Private Pilot II | AVIA 2201 | $8,000 |
| Instrument Ground | AVIA 3101 | $0 |
| Instrument Flight | AVIA 3201 | $15,500 |
| Commercial Ground I | AVIA 4101 | $0 |
| Commercial Flight I | AVIA 4201 | $10,000 |
| Commercial Ground II | AVIA 4102 | $0 |
| Commercial Flight II | AVIA 4301 | $10,000 |
| Commercial Ground III | AVIA 4103 | $0 |
| Commercial Flight III | AVIA 4401 | $5,000 |
| Total LC Course Lab Fees | $58,500 |
| Optional Courses | ||
| Multi Add-On Ground | $0 | |
| Multi Add-On Flight | $9,500 | |
| Flight Instructor Ground Course (Optional) | $0 | |
| Flight Instructor Course (Optional) | $12,000 | |
| Flight Instructor Instrument Course (Optional) | $7,000 | |
| Total Optional Course Lab Fees | $28,500 | |
| Total Aviation Program Lab Fees | $87,000 |