College Funding Options
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Our skilled advisors are ready to partner with you, every step of the way, to help you meet your education expenses. We鈥檙e committed to helping you receive the best financial aid packages available. Our goal is to make our degree programs as affordable as possible based on your need. Remember that a CIA degree is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. It will always provide career opportunities for you throughout the food industry.
There are Several Ways to Pay for College:
Scholarships
These don鈥檛 need to be repaid and are awarded based on merit, talent, special interest, minority status, geographic location, and other factors.
Grants, Loans, and Work-Study
These offer a variety of additional ways to pay for your CIA education. Note that grants do not need to be repaid while loans must be repaid with interest. Work-Study positions allow you to work up to 20 hours per week and earn a paycheck.
Earn & Learn鈥擳he CIA Tuition Offset Program
Save on tuition while you build your r茅sum茅. Students will work in roles specifically chosen for their professional-level experience. You鈥檒l receive competitive earnings that reduce your tuition costs鈥攚ith the convenience of on-campus employment.
Veterans Aid
We offer several benefits to the brave servicemen and servicewomen of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses, and their dependents, as they pursue their culinary passions.
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- College calculators to estimate the costs of a CIA education.
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CIA Scholarships
We offer CIA scholarships and grants through our New York, California, and Texas campuses for qualified students.
Grants, Loans, and Work-Study
In addition to scholarships, your financial aid package might also include federal aid鈥攕uch as grants, loans, and work-study鈥攁nd other state aid options.
Earn & Learn
Scholarship recipients will work a fixed number of hours in roles specifically chosen for their professional-level experience.
Veterans Aid
As a veteran, you can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 to help finance your CIA education.
College Calculator
Your CIA education is an investment in your future as a food industry professional. It鈥檚 important to know how you鈥檙e spending every dollar.
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CIA prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an officer, employee, or agent of the CIA regarding Title IV loans.
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