The Culinary Institute of America : Tuition and Financial Aid

CIA Tuition & Financial Aid

How Can I Pay for College?

We’re committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to other private colleges and, better still, approximately 92% of our students receive some form of financial aid.

Don’t let applying for financial aid keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college. Our Student Financial & Registration Services (SFRS) advisors are here to help. They’ll work with you to navigate through the financial aid process and make an affordable investment in your future career.

Tuition and fees by campus
Start Your FAFSA Today!

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward getting federal financial aid for college tuition. Here is a series of short, step-by-step videos to guide you through the FAFSA process >

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 for you on how to file the FAFSA.

Also, be sure to check out our advice to avoid common errors when completing the FAFSA

Contact Us
Student Financial & Registration Services
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
Phone: 845-451-1500
SFRS@culinary.edu

Student Spotlight

Sarah Lubitz

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
Do your research first. Read as much as you can about the CIA before coming here; it will be helpful to you. Also, seek out someone who has attended or is attending CIA to ask them about their experiences. There is no such thing as too much information!
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Alumni Spotlight

Daniel Giusti '04

Chef/Owner of Brigaid
Finding answers to challenging questions has always been a driving force in Chef Daniel Giusti career. When he was a young man, he tried and failed to recreate his Aunt’s Sunday gravy.
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