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    New York Fall Accepted Students Info

  • Information for Students Starting in September


    Welcome to the CIA family!


    Our incredible New York campus will be filled with excited students having fun and making the big decision to start CIA this fall. Plus, you can meet a special guest alum! Want to find out who? Sign up!

    We want you at Accepted Student Day! Sign up now!

  • Follow these steps to get started:

    Step 1

    Deposit Now

    Let everyone know you’re CIA bound! Pay your deposit on the student portal.

    Step 2

    File Your FAFSA

    Filed your FAFSA yet? Don’t delay, it’s easy. Don’t know which FAFSA to file? Read below.

    Step 3

    Explore the Portal

    CIA Main Menu—your student portal—is your one-stop shop for important information, deadlines, and forms.

  • New York Campus FAQs—Got Questions?

    Check our FAQs for New York Fall 2023 Accepted Students. Remember you can always reach out to the CIA Enrollment team with any questions at enrollment@culinary.edu or 1-800-CULINARY.

    Check them out now

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  • File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


    The CIA federal code is 007304. Every year, students are able to file the newest FAFSA (for the following year) beginning in October.

    Which FAFSA Should I File?

    Entry Date FAFSA Year
    2023–24* 2024–25^
    September 2023 Yes —
    September 2024 — Yes

    * Please note: The 2023–24 FAFSA will be available in October 2022. Students will need to file a FAFSA each year while in attendance.
    ^ Please note: The 2024–25 FAFSA will be available in October 2023. Students will need to file a FAFSA each year while in attendance.

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