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Domestic Students | International Students

Admissions

Begin your path to AIAA.

Admissions

Choose Your Path.

Document SubmissionDomestic Students
Country Admissions
International Students
Choose your country

International Students

Arrive Ready.

Prepare for life at AIAA with essential guidance on admissions, visas, health and travel, with practical advice to help you settle in confidently during your first 90 days on campus.

Country Admissions

India Admissions.

Start with guidance shaped around your country of residence, document requirements and intended training pathway.

01
Eligibility Review
Share your education, aviation experience and training goals so the admissions team can review your pathway.
02
Document Checklist
Prepare a valid passport, academic records and the supporting documents requested for your application.
03
Course Planning
Confirm your selected course, expected start window and the next admissions steps before making travel plans.

Visa

Your Visa Path.

Visa requirements vary by nationality and training program. Complete each stage only after receiving the appropriate admissions guidance and school documentation.

Before you apply
Confirm Your Visa Category
Your admissions advisor will confirm the study-visa pathway that applies to your course and explain which school-issued documents are required.
Documents
Prepare a Complete File
Keep your passport, admission documents, financial evidence, fee receipts and supporting records together and consistent across every application.
Interview
Explain Your Training Plan
Be ready to clearly describe your chosen flight-training program, career goals, funding plan and intended start date.
After approval
Verify Before Booking
Check the details and validity dates on your approved visa, then coordinate your arrival window with admissions before purchasing travel.

Medical

Fit to Fly.

Confirm medical eligibility early. The certificate required for training can depend on your course and long-term aviation goals.

01
Confirm the Requirement
Ask admissions which FAA medical certificate is appropriate for your selected program and career pathway.
02
Book an FAA Examiner
Arrange an examination with an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner and complete the required application information accurately.
03
Bring Your Records
Take identification, corrective lenses if used, and relevant medical history or supporting reports requested by the examiner.

Plan ahead.If additional medical review is required, processing may take longer. Begin this step before committing to travel.

Travel

Prepare for California.

Book your journey after your admissions, visa and medical requirements are confirmed. Keep essential documents with you throughout the trip.

4–6 weeks before
Confirm Your Arrival Window
Coordinate your training start, housing availability and recommended arrival date with the AIAA team.
1–2 weeks before
Organize Your Documents
Carry your passport, visa, school documents, medical certificate, accommodation details and emergency contacts in your hand luggage.
Arrival day
Travel to Sacramento
Follow the arrival instructions provided by admissions and keep the academy informed of major schedule changes.

First 90 days at AIAA

Settle In. Start Flying.

Housing, support and a strong cadet community let you focus on flying and excel from your first week in Sacramento.

Month 1
Enroll & Apply for US Visa
Submit your application to AIAA and complete your US student VISA process. Our team guides you through the documentation and visa interview preparation.
Month 2
Enroll & Apply for US Visa
Submit your application to AIAA and complete your US student VISA process. Our team guides you through the documentation and visa interview preparation.
Month 3
Enroll & Apply for US Visa
Submit your application to AIAA and complete your US student VISA process. Our team guides you through the documentation and visa interview preparation.