Apparantly not.
I'm in a similar position. I'm 28, got 2 degrees and qualified Chartered Accountant, and thought that this was a huge career change. I look at HSBC, got a loan and due to start in next few months. Spoke to airlines at FLYER show and via correspondance and although i'm too old for sponsorship most airlines accept upto about 45 as long as your qualified. Talking to OATS and CABAIR etc they also said that upto about 32 is ok for starting training, but after that you will struggle.
Their advice is get the training soon and make sure your CV doesn't have just flying on it they are looking for rounded individuals who have had a life as well as aviation, such as team building stuff and any managing people stuff.
Good luck