Admission Information Educational Requirements All applicants must have a high school diploma from a recognized high school or equivalent certified by a State Department of Education. For international students a written examination is required in addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent. A solid background in mathematics is essential; also a solid background in science is needed for the Aviation Maintenance Technology programs. International Students International students wishing to attend NAIA must apply to their Local U.S. Embassy for an M-1 visa. The Department of Homeland Security Establishes the regulations governing NAIA's issuance of the I-20 form, "Certificate of Eligibility for nonimmigrant Students Status" and also the issuance of the M-1 Visa by the US Embassy / Consulate. I-20 application forms may be obtained from NAIA for presentation to the U. S. Embassy in their country. For more information see details on this web site's menu selection "Contact NAIA/Admission Requirements." Age Requirements: 1. Flight Program The minimum regulatory age requirement for obtaining the Private Pilot License is 17 years of age. Commercial and Instructor Certifications require that the student be at least 18 years of age. Airline Transport Pilot Certification requires that the student be at least 23 years of age.* 2. Aviation Maintenance Technology Programs The FAA requires applicants to have reached their eighteenth birthday by the projected date of graduation.* * There is no ceiling on age in any program at NAIA Medical Requirements: 1. Flight Program Only An FAA Class II Medical Certificate. This link locates both domestic and international Aviation Medical Examiners. 2. Aviation Physical waiver signed by applicant. It is expected that an applicant be of good moral character, in sound health, with a sense of purpose and dedication to the professional ideals prevalent at the school and within the aviation community. Admission Procedures To apply for admission to any program, forward the items listed below to: North American Institute of Aviation Attn: Admissions Office, 1700 Airport Road Conway, South Carolina 29527 1. Completed enrollment application form and registration fee of $100. Click here here to print out a copy of the application form. 2. A copy of a high school diploma or the General Education Development Tests (GED) 3. Signed physical and disability waiver (Aviation Maintenance Technology Program only) 4. Veterans seeking VA assistance must submit a copy of their DD Form 214. 5. International students The Department of Homeland Security establishes the regulations governing NAIA'S issuance of the I-20 form, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1/M-2) Student Status" and also the issuance of the M-1 visa by the US Embassy / consulate in your home country. Accordingly, international students wishing to attend NAIA must submit the following, as prerequisites, to be eligible for admission:   A letter from your bank or financial institution stating you have the necessary funds to cover your total expenses while in the USA on the M-1 visa. The specific US dollar amount that will be stated on your I-20 will be furnished to you in advance for submittal to your bank for their inclusion in the letter to NAIA.   A copy of your school report card or graduation certificate showing your grades that indicate you are equivalent to a high school graduate which, in the US, amounts to at least 12 years of formal schooling.   If your are from a country where English is not the national language, we require a copy of a TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) score report taken within the last two years and indicating a minimum score of 190 on the computer base test or 520 on the paper base test. As an alternative, the NAIA admission test may be available by appointment at Vigra, Norway, Cheshire, UK or Barkarby, Sweden.   Although not specifically required, we strongly recommend that you have a medical / life insurance policy that covers you for flight training away from your home country. If you desire, we can arrange this for you through a US company, prior to your arrival, at a cost of $600.00 per year.   When NAIA has accepted your application based on the requirements stated above, we will mail you the I-20 form and other documents you will require to establish an appointment with the US Embassy / Consulate in your home country and apply for your M-1 Visa.   There are several sites that prospective international students might use to test their english proficiency. Two "fun" sites that NAIA recommends are: VOA Special English Quizzes BBC Learning English Quizzes The prospective students should use these sites only as some measure of their understanding of English not as any indication that they will pass or fail the NAIA admissions test or the TOEFL. International students can obtain information about the admission process to the United States by visiting: Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Destination USA If you would like to locate a US Embassy near you click on the following link: US Embassies overseas