Veterans Services
CGCC recognizes and honors the sacrifices of all those who have served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Veterans Services Office is located in Coyote Center at the Pecos Campus and in Bluford Hall at the Williams Campus, and provides the following services:
- GI Bill® benefits counseling and processing
- Referrals for personal, career, academic counseling, enrollment services, and financial aid
- Assistance with family and transition support
- Student Veterans Organization (SVO)
Students applying for veterans benefits for the first time should allow four to six weeks before receiving benefits. The amount of benefits awarded is based on the number of credit hours attending and chapter of benefits. Those students receiving benefits must be following the Veterans Administration (VA) academic progress policy to continue to receive benefits.
Veterans Chapters Served
- Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill®
- Chapter 31 – Veteran Readiness and Employment
- Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents of Deceased/100% Disabled Veterans
- Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve GI Bill®
For additional information, contact the Veterans Services Office at 480‑726-4122 at the Pecos Campus and 480‑988-8177 at the Williams Campus. Information is also available at www.cgc.edu/veterans.
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.va.gov/education
Approved VA Funding
Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis
Approved Funding for VA Flight Training for 2023-2024
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
Costs are calculated according to the following hourly rate: (Rates shown do not include fuel surcharge, if any)
| Aircraft Rate | Solo Rate | Dual Rate | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172/Piper Archer | $191.34/hour | $180.00/hour | |
| Seminole | NA | $335.00/hour | |
| SE Simulator | $105.00/hour | ||
| ME Simulator | $120.00/hour |
Instructor Rate: $78.00 /Hour
Note: Solo Flights are subject to sales tax in the stat of AZ at a rate of 6.3% which is included in the hourly rate.
2023-2024 Projected Individual Flight Training Costs – For New Students or Students Beginning Commercial/Instrument Training
These are the projected costs for flight courses for the 2023-2024 school year based on anticipated rates1. Course costs are based on the average number of hours it takes a student to complete the course, and may vary from student to student according to their capability and motivation. Financial aid may be available to assist with these costs, but applying for aid must be done well in advance. Flight costs are in addition to tuition.
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Does not include AET270 Certified Flight Instructor: Instrument Airplane Flight Lab
Private Pilot
AET110 Private Pilot Flight Certification $17,622.70
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 92 |
| S.E. Simulator | 3 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 50 |
| Piper Archer Solo | 5 |
| FAA Written1 | (1) |
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FAA written price of $175.00 included in the budgeted total for each applicable course
Instrument and Commercial
AET210 Commercial Flight Lab I (Lessons 1-8) $2,700.00
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 15 |
| S.E. Simulator | 3.6 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 6.4 |
AET220 Instrument Commercial Flight II (Lessons 1-31) $12,025.60
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 70.7 |
| S.E. Simulator | 13.2 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 27.5 |
| FAA Written1 | (1) |
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FAA written price of $175.00 included in the budgeted total for each applicable course
AET221 Commercial Flight Lab II (Lessons 9-26) $11,409.13
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 40.7 |
| S.E. Simulator | 1.2 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 24 |
| Piper Archer Solo | 19.8 |
AET222 Commercial Flight Lab III (Lessons 27-44) $11,747.13
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 43.9 |
| S.E. Simulator | 2.4 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 22.5 |
| Piper Archer Solo | 20.1 |
| FAA Written1 | (1) |
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FAA written price of $175.00 included in the budgeted total for each applicable course.
AET239 Commercial Flight Lab IV (Lessons 45-54) $5,384.73
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 21.5 |
| Piper Archer Dual | 10.5 |
| Piper Archer Solo | 9.5 |
MULTI ENGINE
AET240 Multiengine Airplane Pilot Flight Lab (Lessons 1-15) $7,681.60
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 32.2 |
| M.E. Simulator | 4 |
| Piper Seminole | 14 |
Flight Instructor
AET230 Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane, Single Engine Land Flight Lab Certification $10,019.00
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor Time | 58 |
| Piper Archer | 28 |
| S.E. Simulator | 1 |
| FAA Written1 | (2) |
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FAA written price of $175.00 included in the budgeted total for each applicable course.
Total Estimated Flight Costs: $78,589.90. Course costs are based on the average number of hours it takes a student according to their capability and motivation.
| Item | Costs |
|---|---|
| CGCC Tuition | Vary depending on residency status |
| Books and Flight Training Supplies (Approx.) | $1,125.00 |
| Estimated Fuel Surcharge Throughout Program | $5,026.00 |
| TSA Registration Fees (International Students Only) | $390.00 (Not Included in Total) |
Total Estimated Program Cost: $84,740.90 plus CGCC Tuition
***Students using veteran's educational benefits will only be certified for the actual cost and required flight hours of the program.****AET110 Private Pilot Flight Certification is a prerequisite.