"Working as a reservations agent has allowed me to learn the company's computer system thoroughly. I remember my teacher telling us students, that if you start out in res, then no matter what position you decide to transfer to, it'll be much easier to adjust to. And she was right. Working in the travel industry has made me become very spontaneous. One time my friends and I decided at the last minute to go to Canada for the weekend. It was such a fun trip. I am so glad that I decided to attend the Air Academy and get the training needed in order to be a successful airline employee! "
Students are eligible to apply for financial aid for qualified programs to assist with expenses associated with attendance. (Some programs do not qualify for financial aid).
International Air and Hospitality Academy's Financial Aid Department will assist you with the application process and determine the financial aid package best suited to your individual situation. We are recognized as an eligible institution by the United States Department of Education to participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL) and the Title IV Federal Pell Grant Program.
Getting started in 3 easy steps!
STEP 1 - You and your parent(s)(if you are a dependent student) should apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by visiting www.pin.ed.gov. You will use these PIN's as your electronic signatures for your FAFSA on the web.
STEP 2 - Once you have your PIN, you can fill out a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) online, using your PIN to sign it. This is a free service, that when completed provides a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) to International Air and Hospitality Academy.
When filling out the FAFSA, use our Federal ID School Code which is 022229.
• If you will be attending January 2009 through June 2009 – please fill out the 2008-2009 FAFSA form.
• If you will be attending July 2009 – through June 2010 – please fill out the 2009-2010 FAFSA form.
We also participate in several scholarship programs and encourage students to seek out scholarships they may be eligible for.
If you are a Veteran - The Financial Aid Department serves as a liaison between International Air and Hospitality Academy and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
The office serves all students eligible to receive VA education benefits. If you are uncertain whether you are eligible for VA education benefits you should contact the US Department of Veterans Affairs US Department of Veterans Affairs or the Financial Aid Department, by phone, at (360) 695-2500.
We will assist students in applying for their VA education benefits.
International Air and Hospitality Academy’s Financial Aid Mission Statement
International Air and Hospitality Academy's financial aid staff is committed to providing a high standard of excellence in an environment that provides friendly and accurate student financial assistance. Maximum effort will be exerted by the financial aid department staff to ensure that applicants seeking the career trainings that are offered at the Academy will be afforded every opportunity to obtain financial assistance without barriers and within prudent financial practices.
International Air and Hospitality Academy will manage federal, state and institutional funds effectively per regulatory and statutory compliance requirements. The financial aid office staff will also provide financial knowledge to students that will guide them towards additional resources for a successful future. International Air and Hospitality Academy staff is committed to the highest level of ethical behavior and will refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof. The financial aid office staff members will also protect the privacy of students and ensure confidentiality per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (34 CFR § 99.31):
International Air and Hospitality Academy's Financial Aid Code of Conduct
International Air and Hospitality Academy complies with The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) to develop a code of conduct that prohibits conflicts of interest for financial aid personnel [HEOA § 487(a)(25)]. All of International Air and Hospitality Academy’s staff members who have responsibilities towards student educational loans comply with this code of conduct.
- No employee of International Air and Hospitality Academy employed in the financial aid office or who has responsibilities of educational loans, or family members shall solicit or accept any gift from a lender, guarantor or servicer of educational loans.
- International Air and Hospitality Academy individual employees or as an institution shall not enter into any revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender.
- International Air and Hospitality Academy employees shall not assign borrowers to any particular lender or refuse to certify a loan for a lender based on the borrower’s selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.
- Any person employed by International Air and Hospitality Academy in the financial aid office or other person having responsibilities with respect to education loans will not accept from any lender or affiliate of any lender any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.
- International Air and Hospitality Academy shall not request or accept from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans to students in exchange for the institution providing promises regarding providing the lender with a preferred lender arrangement for such loans, a specified loan volume of such loans or a specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed under Title IV;
- All International Air and Hospitality Academy employees in the financial aid office, or persons who has responsibilities towards education loans or other student financial aid, and who serves on an advisory board, commission, or group established by a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, shall be prohibited from receiving anything of value from the lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, except that the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.
- International Air and Hospitality Academy shall not accept or request any lender’s assistance with call center staffing or financial aid office staffing.
- Any and all reimbursement received for any service on advisory boards, commissions or other groups by lenders, servicers or guarantors must be reported annually to the Department of Education by International Air and Hospitality Academy.
