Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America
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    New York Spring and Summer Accepted Students Info

  • Information for Students Starting in January or April


    Welcome to the CIA family!

    Join Us for CIA Online Accepted Student Chats

    Join CIA staff and faculty from different departments like Student Finance, Residence Life, Student Affairs, and more! Chat with current CIA students and learn more about college life with a culinary twist.

    Q&A with Current CIA Students

    Thursday, April 4
    6–7 p.m. ET

    Register Now

    Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Thursday, April 9
    6–7 p.m. ET

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    Parent Session

    Thursday, April 18
    6–7 p.m. ET

    Register Now

  • Follow these steps to get started:

    Step 1

    Deposit Now

    Let everyone know you’re CIA bound! Pay your deposit on the student portal.

    Step 2

    File Your FAFSA

    Filed your FAFSA yet? Don’t delay, it’s easy. Don’t know which FAFSA to file? Read below.

    Step 3

    Explore the Portal

    CIA Main Menu—your student portal—is your one-stop shop for important information, deadlines, and forms.

  • New York Campus FAQs—Got Questions?

    Check our FAQs for New York Accepted Students. Remember you can always reach out to the CIA Enrollment Team with any questions at enrollment@culinary.edu or 1-800-CULINARY.

    Check them out now

  • TikTok Chef Demos: Meet CIA Faculty

    TikTok Chef Demos—Chef Jesse Jackson III ’13

    Chef Jesse Jackson III ’13

    Learn how to make a fool-proof Soufflé with Baking and Pastry Chef, Jesse Jackson III.

    TikTok Chef Demos—Chef Lance Nitahara ’08

    Chef Lance Nitahara ’08

    Learn four different preparations of eggs with Culinary Fundamentals Chef, Lance Nitahara.

    TikTok Chef Demos—Chef Roshara Sanders ’14

    Chef Roshara Sanders ’14

    Learn how to make Chef Ro’s favorite dish—shrimp and grits—and how it reminds her of home!

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    Current CIA Student Q&A: Student Life

     

    Guided Tour of Campus

    New York Campus - Interactive Campus Map

    Interactive Campus Map

    Visit our YouTube playlist for on-demand videos to learn more about CIA’s academics, campus life, financial aid, and more!

  • File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


    The CIA 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 Date FAFSA Year
    2023–24 2024–25
    April 2024 Yes Yes
    January 2025 — Yes