Zedex,
The problem with that is, HSBC withdrew their professional studies loan. Short of a miracle, how is someone supposed to get the money for that now?
I'm a real advocate of the theory that you have to work hard to get places, so sure you could work for 5 years to try and save up the money for the CPL/IR and type rating - but I'm betting if you're in your mid to early 20's you won't even get close to the amount required. By the time you do.. you're getting old. Catch 22.
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