To honor our veterans and those actively serving our nation, California Aeronautical University (CAU) in Arizona is proud to announce it recently received VA approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a VA-approved school, the University can now accept VA educational benefits, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
Providing funds for tuition and fees, housing, books, and supplies, VA educational benefits can dramatically help qualified students pay for college, graduate school or training programs – including the aviation degree programs at CAU.
In addition to accepting VA educational funds, California Aeronautical University also proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help further cover the cost of eligible students’ education. The Yellow Ribbon Program has the potential to cover up to $6,000 yearly for tuition and fees on top of the maximum Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Understanding the barriers and challenges presented to many pursuing a career as a professional pilot, CAU hopes its VA approval can help service members turn their military experience and skills into a fulfilling career in the aviation industry.
“At California Aeronautical University, we’re thankful for the service and sacrifice our service members have provided to our country,” says Matthew Johnston, President of California Aeronautical University. “We’re hopeful that our VA approval can help turn dreams of becoming an aviation professional into reality for this deserving population.”
California Aeronautical University’s Arizona campus is located at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. The University offers aviation-related degree programs, including a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics designed for those seeking a career as a professional pilot.
Applications are being accepted for its next class. For more information, visit calaero.edu/Arizona.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
About California Aeronautical University
California Aeronautical University prepares students for exciting careers in aviation. The University offers aviation-related training and degree programs from its unparalleled purpose-built flight training facility at Bakersfield International Airport and its two flight training centers, in Ventura County at the Oxnard Airport (KOXR) and San Diego County at the Montgomery Field Airport (KMYF). Working diligently to expand its reach, the University now offers a rotorcraft helicopter program at its campus at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona. The University has developed career opportunities for its graduates with airline and aviation partners across the nation. For information, visit www.calaero.edu or call (661) 615-5915.
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Mr. Matthew A. Johnston has over 23 years of experience serving various roles in education and is currently serving as the President of California Aeronautical University. He maintains memberships and is a supporting participant with several aviation promoting and advocacy associations including University Aviation Association (UAA), Regional Airline Association (RAA), AOPA, NBAA, and EAA with the Young Eagles program. He is proud of his collaboration with airlines, aviation businesses and individual aviation professionals who are working with him to develop California Aeronautical University as a leader in educating aviation professionals.
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