Bealzebub,
That is just about the most helpful reply I have ever read on this forum. Really appreciate all the info. I think I understand the whole concept much better now.
I am only thinking of a loan due to the FlyBe scheme with PTC. I am paying 50% of the cost myself. But I doubt I can secure the rest as I don't think I can ask anyone to act as a guarantor unfortunately. I will go to the Selection day for the experience given I already paid for it. Or maybe something will work out... we'll see.
I would never look at getting a loan unless a job was on offer at the end of training. Once again thanks for the info. I will see what I can conjure up.
Tsym,
I was just looking at the Cathy Pacific scheme today but it keeps telling me "We apologise the page that you requested is not available at the moment" when I try to click "application" or "career development" or "program". Dunno if that's just a recent problem... will see if it opens up tomorrow. Thanks.