AIM Norfolk Scholarships
$1,000 Imagine America awards in Norfolk, VA
Apply for Your AIM ScholarshipAviation Institute of Maintenance Norfolk trains aircraft maintenance technicians in Norfolk, VA, and as an Imagine America Foundation partner school, students here can put a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition. Awards are available for graduating high school seniors, adult learners changing careers, and active-duty, reserve, and veteran military students.
AIM is the largest accredited network of aircraft maintenance technician schools in the country. Its Aviation Maintenance Technician program is FAA-approved under Part 147 and leads to the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification that airlines, repair stations, and manufacturers hire for.
Scholarships for AIM Norfolk Students
Imagine America Foundation awards apply toward tuition at the Norfolk, VA campus. Choose the program that matches where you are today.
High School Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors nominated by their high school. Applied toward tuition at AIM.
Learn more →Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP)
A one-time grant for qualifying adult students planning to attend AIM, designed for career changers and nontraditional students.
Learn more →Military Award Program (MAP)
For active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged or retired veterans. Can be combined with GI Bill benefits.
Learn more →Programs at AIM Norfolk
Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
21 months
The core A&P program. Airframe and powerplant training that finishes with a capstone course built around the FAA certification exams.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC)
2 months
Exam preparation for experienced technicians who already work in aviation maintenance and are ready to test for their FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification.
About the Norfolk Campus
70,000 sq ft across 11 acres next to Norfolk International Airport, with two hangars housing real airplanes, helicopters and multi-engine aircraft, plus an engine room, airframe shop and powerplant lab. The campus is an FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School under 14 CFR Part 147, and AIM's instructors hold FAA A&P certifications.
Veterans and Military Students
AIM Norfolk military tuition assistance; financial aid for qualifying students; about half of instructors are military veterans.. Imagine America's Military Award Program adds $1,000 on top of GI Bill or tuition assistance benefits for active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged veterans, and the award can be used alongside those benefits.
Why Train for Aviation Maintenance
Airlines, MROs, business aviation operators, and manufacturers all need FAA-certified technicians, and the industry has been short of them for years. An A&P certificate is portable across every segment of aviation, and the same skills carry into aerospace manufacturing, rail, and industrial maintenance.
How to Apply
- Create your free Imagine America account right here (it takes about a minute)
- Pick the AIM scholarship that matches your situation
- Complete the short application
- Work with the AIM Norfolk admissions team to finalize enrollment and apply your award
Ready to Start at AIM Norfolk?
Create your free Imagine America account to apply for scholarships and connect with the campus admissions team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AIM Norfolk accept Imagine America scholarships?
Yes. Aviation Institute of Maintenance is an Imagine America Foundation partner school, and $1,000 awards can be applied toward tuition at the Norfolk, VA campus for qualifying high school seniors, adult learners, and military students.
How do I apply for a scholarship at AIM Norfolk?
Click Apply for Scholarship on this page, create your free Imagine America account (it takes about a minute), and you'll be taken to the scholarships available at AIM. Pick the award that matches your situation and complete the short application.
Can I use an Imagine America award with my GI Bill benefits?
Yes. The Military Award Program is a career education award for active-duty service members, reservists, and honorably discharged or retired veterans, and it can be combined with GI Bill and military tuition assistance benefits.
How long is the Aviation Maintenance Technician program at AIM Norfolk?
The Aviation Maintenance Technician program runs about 21 months and ends with a capstone course built around the FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification exams.
Where is the AIM Norfolk campus?
The campus is at 2329 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518. You can reach admissions at (757) 363-2121.
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