If you are 28, try talking to a military recruiter. The cost is the same, but it is not money, it is time given in service to your country. In return you get an excellent education in helicopter flying and many other good lessons in life. It is not for all but well worth looking into. If you do not have a college degree, your only option is the Army. If you have a degree you can speak with the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or the Coast Guard. Depending on where you are in TX, you can even go talk to the National Guard or Reserves recruiters.