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.
Veterans Benefits
The programs at The CSCA are approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Benefits, including the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. Veterans may access the GI Bill website at www.gibill.va.gov to apply for benefits online. If you do not have the capability to apply online, call 888.442.4551 to request that a form be mailed to you. You may also receive an application form at The CSCA from the Certifying Official by calling 617.354.2020, ext. 131.
Labor and Workforce Development
The CSCA’s professional and certificate programs are currently approved for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP) Section 30. As a Massachusetts resident, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits while attending one of our programs. You can access the website at www.ma.gov; click on Labor and Workforce Development for more information. Please contact your local One-Stop Career Center to determine your eligibility status. The locations of the Career Centers are listed on the website as well.
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:
May 2012
Deadline: April 20, 2012
May 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.
