Admissions and Financial Aid

Financial Assistance

We do not offer financial aid. However, CSCA has a  loan source that  provides low interest loans to qualified students. Our source is a  financially secure public company that provides students and parents with a number of affordable options to help defray the costs of education.

To be eligible for a loan:

  • You must have a good credit rating.
  • Generally, your monthly debt payments should not be more than 40% of your gross monthly income.
  • You must have a U.S. social security number.
  • You or a co-applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident.

If you are interested in either of these options you can contact our Loan Office and set up an appointment to do an on-line application. Appointments can be made by calling 617-354-2020 ext. 126 or sending an email to loans@cambridgeculinary.com


Financial Aid

The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is not a Title IV school, and thereby our students do not qualify for federal aid. We are happy to assist prospective students in obtaining a loan from a private lender, as well as providing information about all available scholarship opportunities that exist for culinary students.


Scholarship Opportunities

Students may also help defray their costs by obtaining scholarship money. The following is a list of organizations that students may contact for scholarship information.


The Alumni Association, The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Kit Campaign Scholarship

Kit Campaign Scholarship Application Deadlines:

September 2010
Deadline: August 19, 2010

September Kit Scholarship Application

The Alumni Association Kit Campaign Fund donates the cost of an equipment kit to eligible applicants each admissions period. The number of scholarships awarded is subject to admissions period. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit application by the deadline. Contact the Admissions Department for application information.

Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit their application for admission to one of our four programs by the deadline listed below. Finalists for the scholarship will then be identified during the interview process and notified before the start of classes. Finalists will be asked to complete a short essay and provide one letter of reference that will be reviewed by The CSCA Alumni Board. Scholarship recipients will be notified and presented with their check within the first two weeks of classes.


National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The Foundation expects to award more than $1 million dollars in scholarships for the 2009/10 school year. Scholarship information may be obtained by contacting their web site at www.edfound.org or by calling (800) 765-2122.


American Culinary Federation

American Culinary Federation
10 San Bartolla Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086

Write to the Scholarship Department for an application.

  • Application deadline for fall admission: June 15
  • Application deadline for spring admission: October 15
  • Application deadline for summer certificate admission: February 15

James Beard Foundation

James Beard Foundation
167 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011

Scholarship applications may be requested by writing to the above address or calling (212) 675-4984. For additional information please see their web site at www.jamesbeard.org.


Achievement Scholarship Program

Achievement Scholarship Program
1560 Shearman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

The Achievement Program awards approximately 6000 scholarships per year to African-American seniors pursuing education beyond high school. Please write to the above address for an application.


C-CAP, Careers through Culinary Arts Program

155 West 68th Street
New York, NY 10023

Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who are planning a career in the foodservice industry. Please write to the above address for an application.


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