Never suggested studen loans were the only way to go, but the number of students going through the system will reduce dramatically(obviously not a bad thing for most of us). Maybe 5 training organisations is a few too many..
@Split Flap. The student loans are still covering dual flying. Solo flying only needs to be self funded.
@jimmyconway. Lie down before you have a heart attack. Don't need to hear the "it was so hard in my day speech". I achieved mine without a student loan.