New York Spring and Summer Accepted Students Info

Information for Students Starting in January or April

Know that CIA New York Enrollment Office is here to help guide you all the way from acceptance to your first day of classes.

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Follow these steps to get started:

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

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

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

FAQs—Got Questions?

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

Next Steps/Deposit

Visiting/Living On Campus

Orientation

Academics

Finances

TikTok Chef Demos: Meet CIA Faculty

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A chef in a white chef's coat and hat stands in a kitchen behind a counter with three plates of food and a tray of eggs. The text overlay reads, "Hey, guys! I'm Chef Lance Nitahara.
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Everything You’d Expect from a Campus Visit—Online

Visit our YouTube playlist for on-demand videos to learn more about CIA’s academics, campus life, financial aid, and more!

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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

CIA’s 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 Date2024–25 FAFSA2025–26 FAFSA
January 2025Yes
April 2025YesYes

Quick Links for Students

Preparation

Know what to expect—these links will make your arrival to campus easy:

Support

Access important CIA information, fast! We’re here to help:

Chat With a Student

Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.

Enrollment Team

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Hyde Park, NY 12538