Financial Aid Forms and Publications
Download These Financial Aid Resources
- CIA Scholarships and Financial Aid (PDF)
- The Rights and Responsibilities of Financial Aid Recipients (PDF)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress for Undergraduate and Graduate
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027
Forms for students starting after July 1, 2026:
- FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (PDF)
- Request for Dependency Override (PDF)
- Request for Professional Judgment of Special Circumstances (PDF)
- Verification Worksheet—Dependent (PDF)
- Verification Worksheet—Independent (PDF)
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read these forms.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
Also in this section
Tuition and Fees
Since the cost of attending the CIA varies by campus and program, tuition and fees associated with each campus is listed below.
Scholarships, Loans, and More
Let’s Get You Here. Our skilled advisors are ready to partner with you, every step of the way, to help you meet your education expenses.
Apply for Financial Aid
Securing financial aid to help pay for your CIA education is easy. Our goal is to set you on your food career path as soon as possible!
CIA Code of Conduct
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an officer, employee, or agent of the CIA regarding Title IV loans.
Meet the SFRS Team
The CIA’s Student Financial and Registration Services Team is here to help you receive the best financial aid package available.