<p>OP…Are you determined to stay in FL? There are many good aeronautical programs at other OOS privates and publics you might consider. With FA and/or merit $, the price could be in the same ballpark as your IS options. My husband is a pilot (former F-16/commercial) and chose to go OOS for a number of reasons. In fact, he turned down the academy because at his chosen school he would graduate with more flight hours, they had one of the best aviation departments in the nation, AND they paid him as an instructor. My point is that you might want to open that umbrella a bit more unless there’s a personal reason that’s keeping you tied to your home state.</p>