VET Student Loans

Government Loan Funding for Eligible Domestic Students

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Want to become a pilot? Not sure if you’ll be able to cover the training costs?

If you do a diploma with us, you might be able to get a VET Student Loan to help pay for some of your study—because all Inbound Aviation diplomas are approved vocational education and training (VET) courses.

Want to discuss whether you may be able to get a VET Student Loan?

We can talk you through everything and other payment options including Handypay.

Important Note: VET Student Loans are an Australian Government program, and the government may make changes. While this information was accurate in July 2024, students are responsible for gathering all the relevant information to fully understand if they are eligible, as well as the debt, commitments and responsibilities that come with applying for and paying off a VET Student Loan.

What is a VET Student Loan?

VET stands for Vocational Education and Training. The Australian Government has a VET Student Loan program to help eligible students pay for approved VET courses (at a diploma level or higher) so they can achieve their career goals.

Are any Inbound Aviation courses approved VET courses?

Yes, any Diploma of Aviation you study at Inbound Aviation is an approved VET course, because we are an approved VET provider.

Can I get a VET Student Loan?

Only if you meet the criteria and are eligible for a VET Student Loan. So, check your eligibility.

How does a VET Student Loan work?

If you apply for a VET Student Loan, (which you should only do after checking if you’re eligible to apply), and if it is approved, this becomes a personal loan that you owe the Australian Government.

The loan is managed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) so communications about payments will come from the ATO.

It’s important to let the Inbound Aviation team know if you’re going to apply for a VET Student Loan when you register to do a Diploma of Aviation at Inbound Aviation.

Will the VET Student Loan cover the cost of my course?

VET Student Loans have a cap limit for courses, so may not cover everything you’ll need to pay. The difference between the price of the course and a VET Student Loan will still need to be paid for, and the Inbound Aviation team can discuss payment and finance options with you, like Handypay.

What do I need to know about VET Student Loans?

It’s important to read this booklet so you know how much the loan fee is, and the details of how it works. That way, you won’t miss anything and can stay on top of everything.

How do I apply for a VET Student Loan?

To discuss course prices, payment dates, finance structures, including potential VET Student Loan amounts and the process for applying, contact us.
Want to know more about the government steps for applying? Here’s what you need to know.

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The world is your oyster after you successfully complete your study at Inbound Aviation then finish a 12-month guaranteed cadetship at Sharp or Pelican airlines. Airlines see the professionalism and education you’ve gained which sets you up and puts you in an enviable position to be picked up by an airline in Australia or anywhere in the world. To become a First Officer in only 13-months is incredibly rare, and all of our successful graduates now work for airlines.

There are a few international students, but you do have to have the legal right to work in Australia to be able to do the course, so most students are Australian.

No, it’s not paid for by an airline, it’s self-funded by the cadets themselves and paid in instalments over 12 months. We’ve teamed up with a finance company called Handypay who offer substantial loans you pay back over time. To understand the financial investment involved, listen in on one of the Inbound Aviation information nights so you can plan ahead financially and then apply later. 

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No, it’s not. The accommodation we have on-site is optional and there is an extra cost for this. Four people share each of the barn-style houses, so nobody lives alone, and these are decked out with the essentials (except linen; everyone brings their own sheets and towels).

Inbound Aviation gives students a welcome hamper to save them a bit of time and money, and shares phone numbers prior to arrival so everyone can get to know each other. There’s a welcome dinner before class starts so everyone can meet, and we remind students they can pick up their phone and call anyone in our team any time, about anything, so students always feel safe and supported.

There’s an oval across from the on-site accommodation for casually kicking around a footy, rugby or soccer ball, and we give everyone a list of nearby local gyms and sports clubs to help them settle in. Inbound Aviation sponsors two football clubs, so students often go and watch to make friends.

No, they’re not. Students are responsible for cooking for themselves in their accommodation.

Before you start, you’ll get a student handbook with all the rules, requirements, and obligations to read through before day one. It outlines everything you need to know—including what happens if you fail an exam—so it’s all transparent.

During a cadetship, cadets will complete 208 hours of flying (even if they’ve never been in a small aircraft so have zero hours when they start).

Mangalore was selected as the location for Inbound Aviation because of its weather, with 320 days of favourable flying conditions every year.

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