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    GI Bill Approved Culinary School

  • GI Bill Benefits—Financing Your CIA Culinary Education

    CIA and the Military—Bound by HistoryAs a veteran, you can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to help finance your Culinary Institute of America education. Be sure to learn all about:

    More information is available at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

    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.
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  • The CIA Participates in Veteran Education Programs


    We’re a Military Friendly® School!

    Logo showing that The Culinary Institute of America is designated 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:

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Excellence program logo.The CIA gladly provides accepted veteran students a personal summary of all education costs, financial aid, and more. Get details from the VA’s website >


  • Contact Us

    Susan Lavender, Assistant Director—AdmissionsSusan Lavender, CWP
    Assistant Director—Admissions
    Susan.Lavender@culinary.edu
    845-451-1557

    Specializes in assisting veterans