Hey planecrazy, nice to know I am not likewise!
Well I think there should be some kind of union-esque support. Who else to turn to eh? BALPA? AOPA? They all charge. But on the other hand, perhaps better geared toward knowing aviation-related issues and so could have their own "student" arm.
No the NUS do not have an upper age limit - see mature students.
On that selfish front again, I should have taken life membership of my SU for £20 when I had a chance. Would have got a student card then
Didn't there use to me a ISHAC card or something?