GI Bill® Approved Culinary School
GI Bill® Benefits—Financing Your CIA Culinary Education
As a veteran, you can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to help finance your Culinary Institute of America education.
Support for Dependents
The transfer of benefits option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows you to transfer all or some unused benefits to your spouse or children. More detailed information can be found online.
Additional support:
- The eBenefits portal is a central location for veterans, service members, and their families to learn about and manage their benefits and personal information. It offers a personalized workspace that provides quick access where you can apply for benefits, download your DD 214, view benefits status, and access other information as needed.
- The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is prescribed by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. Housing Allowance (MHA) payments you receive for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® are based on the military’s BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
CIA Participates in Veteran Education Programs
We’re a Military Friendly® School!
This designation signals that CIA is one of a select few colleges setting the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. The college is also proud to be a DoD MOU signed institution.
The VA’s Principles of Excellence program:
CIA gladly provides accepted veteran students a personal summary of all education costs, financial aid, and more. Get details from the VA’s website >
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Veteran Resources at CIA
With more than 100 veterans enrolled at our New York campus, CIA is an ideal spot to connect with other men and women of the U.S. military while you earn a valuable culinary arts education.
CIA Turbo Option
Earn your CIA degree in as little as 15 months with this accelerated culinary or baking degree program option.
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How to Apply
Take hold of your future. If food is your passion, get the best hands-on education here at CIA—whether your aspiration is to be a chef, entrepreneur, hospitality leader, or food innovator.
Tuition and Financial Aid
More than 90 percent of CIA students receive scholarships and financial aid. We’re ready to help you find the most affordable way to pay for your CIA education.
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Susan Lavender, CWP
Assistant Director—Admissions
Specializes in assisting veterans—New York campus
Gerardo Garant
Admissions Counselor
Specializes in assisting veterans—California and Texas campuses