Financial Aid and Scholarships

Qualified students enrolling in The Culinary Institute of America's Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program can apply for the Federal Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan. Parents of dependent students may apply for the Federal PLUS, and should contact their bank or lending institution for details.

The financial aid application process is administered by The Culinary Institute of America's Financial Aid Office in Hyde Park, NY. Interested applicants should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In conjunction with the FAFSA, some students may be asked to submit a completed Institute Supplemental Form to the Financial Aid Office. Call the Financial Aid Office at 845-451-1243 for more information

Scholarships
Any member of the ACAP Deans Advisory Committee can nominate a program applicant for a $2,000 merit-based scholarship by writing a letter of recommendation for them. For a full listing of the Deans on this committee, please call 707-967-2497.

The Classic Residences by Hyatt Endowed Scholarship is available to graduates of accredited undergraduate nutrition, dietetics, food science or hospitality programs in the amount of $5,000. CIA Greystone Admissions Staff and Faculty will review student applications submitted by May 1, and make recommendations based on academic records, extracurricular activities and the personal essay portion of the program application. Final selection will be made in consultation with Classic Residences by Hyatt.