[Bigsweetie]

I know what you're going through right now. Aviation is very expensive. Unfortunately if he can't get any loans he may have to pay for it himself and he may have to come to terms with the fact that it will take him longer. Just make sure that he doesn't start paying for this with credit cards. I know pilots who did and they are in a serious financial mess. That's no way for you two to start a marriage. It may take a while, but eventually it will be worth it. Unfortunately the financial end of it probably won't get any better for quite a while. My DH graduated with a degree in aviation in 1999 and he still does not make very much money. It's very tough and I can sympathize with you, but the only advise I can give is to hang in there and try to be supportive.

Is he going to school for aviation? Or just trying to get his ratings outside of a university? If it's the latter, i'd suggest that he get a "good" job and get his ratings "on the side", then when he's ready, jump into the industry. I know that could take a long time, but trust me - if he goes into alot of financial debt now to hurry up and become a paid pilot, he will not make enough to pay back loans, credit cards, etc. If possible, you want to enter this profession with as little debt as possible.

My .02