Texas Accepted Students Info

Information for Students Starting in September, January, or April

Know that CIA Texas 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.

Check our FAQs for Texas 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

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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Students and faculty share what they love about our TX campus.

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
September 2025Yes

Preparation

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