foamie4life....Hello and welcome here..I just checked and I guess you are right...
the AMA website states: Program Overview:
Online applications are only accepted for United States applicants and Adults over the age of 18 by July 1st, 2007.

Over the internet is a problem for under 18....Call them first thing in the AM
and ask what the policy is for minors. I think you may have to send your
application in, rather than using the web...you can cown load/copy it there.

Good luck to you.....fly high be safe, bud