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So you’re interested in the CIA—that’s great, because it’s the best investment you can make for your future in food and hospitality. Just like your dreams and goals, your financial aid package is unique to you. Every one of the more than 90% of CIA students who receive aid has traveled a different road here, and we’re confident that with the resources and support we can provide you, you’ll get here too.
$21,159 our average
financial aid award in 2018
What is financial aid? • It’s any grant, scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help you meet your college expenses. Grants and scholarships do not need to be paid back. • Sources include federal and state governments, the CIA, foundations, corporations, individuals, and lenders.
What scholarships does the CIA offer? • The CIA offers a variety of student scholarships—we awarded more than $28 million in 2017–2018 alone! • You’ll automatically be reviewed for merit-based scholarships upon acceptance to the CIA in New York or California. Texas students must complete additional
What’s the FAFSA? how do I get aid? • The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The information you provide on the FAFSA is used to calculate your family’s expected contribution for the academic year, which helps determine financial aid awards. • Start by applying for admission to the CIA. Then, file your FAFSA at fafsa.gov or via the myStudentAid app.
application materials. Learn more about all opportunities at ciachef.edu/cia-scholarships. • If you’ve taken the SAT and/or ACT, we strongly recommend that you submit your scores when you apply for admission, as they may help you qualify for a scholarship. • Know a CIA graduate? Ask them to write a letter encouraging you to earn a degree from the CIA. Submit it with your application for admission, and you’ll receive an Alumni Referral Scholarship for your first year.
The CIA’s Federal School Code is 007304. • If you plan to start at the CIA in Spring or Summer 2020, use the 2019–2020 FAFSA; if you plan to start in Fall 2020, use the 2020–2021 FAFSA. • The CIA may ask you for additional documentation, such as copies of IRS federal tax transcripts.
You should definitely file the FAFSA—don’t assume you won’t qualify for aid!
What’s meritvs. need-based aid?
How much does the CIA cost? 2019–2020 tuition and fees, for the full year (two semesters) at the New York or California campus Tuition
$ 31,080
Board
$ 3,200–$3,800
General fee
$ 1,580
Residence hall rates
$ 6,940–$10,200
For complete tuition and fee information, go to ciachef.edu/cia-tuition. Note that costs may change for 2020–2021.
• Merit-based aid is based on your achievements and/or academic record. • Need-based aid is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
How much will I pay? • You may be surprised to learn that the “sticker price” of a CIA education (above) may be very different from what you actually pay after you subtract the amount of financial aid you receive.
Check Out $hef! Our exclusive scholarship site, $hef, offers more than 200 scholarship opportunities for admitted and enrolled students. Scholarships awarded through $hef will be added to your aid package. You can apply for these funds throughout the year—and even check them out now! Visit ciachef.academicworks.com.
• Just to give you a rough idea of the difference: in 2017–2018, the average financial aid package received by CIA students was $21,159. Some students qualified for more, and others less. • Your aid package is specific to you—its size and makeup is determined by your financial need, merit rating, and the availability of funds.
We’re Here for you Our skilled advisors will work with you throughout the process and make every effort to help you meet your education expenses. Our goal is to get you here, because we know when you graduate with a CIA degree, you’ll be convinced it was worth every penny! Student Financial & Registration Services SFRS@culinary.edu 845-451-1500 (NY) 707-967-2510 (CA) 210-554-6456 (TX)
Admissions admissions@culinary.edu 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627)
Learn More Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid ciachef.edu/cia-tuition-and-financial-aid
Helpful Financial Aid Videos ciachef.financialaidtv.com
$hef Scholarship Database ciachef.academicworks.com
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RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
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