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Can 529 Savings Plans be used for Flight Training?

Yes! As of July 2025. Section 70414 of H.R. 1, signed into law as 26 U.S. Code § 529(f) on July 4, 2025, expanded qualified 529 education expenses to include FAA-certified flight training programs.

Section 70414 of H.R. 1, signed into law as 26 U.S. Code § 529(f) on July 4, 2025, expanded qualified 529 education expenses to include FAA-certified flight training programs. This means families and individual savers can now use 529 college savings plans to pay for pilot training with the same tax advantages previously limited to traditional college tuition.

How 529 Plans Work for Flight Training:

  • Withdrawals from 529 plans for qualified flight training expenses are federal tax-free

  • Earnings grow tax-deferred while in the 529 account

  • Many states offer additional tax deductions for 529 contributions (up to $10,000 per year in some states)

529 savings plan funds are accepted at all Flex Air locations for all our career pilot training programs. To get started, you can use this free online Flex Air 529 savings planner, which includes guides for all 50 states.