The French Culinary Institute

Federal and State Programs

The options listed on this page are made possible through special sources of funding available for specific populations. If you're eligible, speak to your financial aid adviser for more information on how to apply.

Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans and surviving family members of veterans whose deaths or disabilities were service connected are eligible for educational benefits while attending The International Culinary Center, including funds recently made available by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For more information, visit www.va.gov. To apply, complete the Application For VA Education Benefits (22-1990 form).

NJCLASS Loan

Offering New Jersey residents one of the most affordable and flexible student loan programs in the nation, the NJCLASS Loan allows students or parents to finance the cost of attendance (minus other financial aid awarded to the student). Loans offer flexible repayment terms from 10 to 20 years and fixed interest rates ranging from 6.6-8.75%. Learn more

New York State National Emergency Grant (NEG)

Individuals dislocated as a result of mass layoffs or closings at specific financial service businesses may be eligible for assistance under the New York State Department of Labor's National Emergency Grant (NEG). Qualified applicants for our career and specialized training programs may receive up to $12,500 toward the cost of tuition.

California State National Emergency Grant (NEG)

Individuals dislocated as a result of mass layoffs or closings at specific financial service businesses may be eligible for assistance under the California State Department of Labor's National Emergency Grant (NEG). Qualified applicants for our career and specialized training programs may receive up to $12,500 toward the cost of tuition.

Vocational Rehabilitation

If you have a disability, you may be offered assistance by your state’s Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, depending on the state’s criteria. If this applies to you, please have your rehabilitation counselor contact The International Culinary Center.