CIA Tuition and Financial Aid

The CIA is very committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to other private colleges, and here’s even better news—approximately 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.

The Student Financial & Registration Services (SFRS) Office is dedicated to helping you understand and navigate through the financial aid process to support your education goals. You will see that paying for college is a partnership that includes you, your family, the government, and The Culinary Institute of America.

Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college. We will work with you to help make your CIA education an affordable investment for your future in the world of food.

Tuition and fees by campus

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Watch our How-To-Videos! We’ve created a series of short, step-by-step videos to guide you through the FAFSA process. They’ll tell you what information you need to know, answer common questions, and provide you with useful tips. Watch the CIA FAFSA Video Now!

Are you in a unique situation that affects your FAFSA? Are you a ward of the court or a foster child? Here are some tips on how to file the FAFSA.