Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America
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    New York Spring and Summer Accepted Students Info

  • Information for the New York Spring and Summer Classes

    Welcome to the CIA family!

    We can’t wait to have you on the CIA’s New York campus.

  • Follow these steps to get started:

    Step 1

    Deposit Now

    Let everyone know you’re CIA bound! Pay your $300 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.
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    Stay Updated For Summer 2021

     

    Guided Tour of Campus

    New York Campus - Interactive Campus Map

    Interactive Campus Map

  • 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
    2020–21 2021–22 2022–23*
    Spring 2022 No Yes —
    Summer 2022 No Yes Yes
    Spring 2023 No No Yes


    * Please note: The 2022–23 FAFSA will be available in October 2021. Students will need to file a FAFSA each year while in attendance.

  • CIA Chefs Present: Lessons From Home

     

    Knife Safety and Care

    Safety first! Chef Tobias checks in to show you how properly handle and sharpen your knives.

     

    Knife Types

    Learn the best knife for the job with Chef DelleRose and get a peek at his personal collection.

     

    Knife Cuts

    Get cutting with Chef Garniero. He walks you through some basic cuts you’ll learn in Culinary Fundamentals.

    Keep Watching!

    Check out additional instructional videos from your future CIA chefs.