Commercial pilot training is usually a vocational school or bachelor degree programme. See the pages for vocational school or university and university college to calculate how much loan and grant you are entitled to.
In addition, you may receive a supplementary loan for tuition fees of up to NOK 450,024 per academic year for a maximum of two years.
If you are undergoing pilot training in the Royal Norwegian Air Force, you are not entitled to loans and grants because you receive a salary during your education.
There is no separate application for the supplementary loan. You automatically apply for it if you select maximum loan in the regular application form and are taking an approved commercial pilot course.
Pilot Flight Academy bankruptcy
If you were studying at Pilot Flight Academy and you were affected by the bankruptcy in January 2026, you can read more on the page Pilot Flight Academy bankruptcy.
No loans or grants for commercial pilot training abroad
Lånekassen does not provide support for commercial pilot training outside the Nordic countries. Within the Nordic region, you can only receive loans and grants for commercial pilot training at public colleges or universities.