Financing Your Education:
Office of Financial Aid
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)

At this point, we recognize you’re weighing a few things: whether you should attend culinary school and begin your new career; and then, how you are going to pay for it? Last but not least, what doors does the school open to the rest of your life...

The ICE Office of Financial Aid puts one of the most affordable culinary educations well within your reach. Our staff of seasoned Financial Aid Advisors available 7 days a week to continue the personal service you received with admissions, during school, after you graduate with career services.

What types of financial aid are available at ICE?
ICE is approved by the Federal Government for participation in Title IV financial aid programs, including Pell Grants, Federal Subsidized and Federal unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans. You may also be eligible for other grant aid, such as Veteran or Active-duty Military Benefits and vocational rehabilitation programs. In addition, ICE offers tuition discounts to those who qualify, including: Double Diploma Credit, Out-of-State Allowance, Military Allowance, as well as tuition credits and scholarships and tax benefits in certain instances. Finally, you may apply for alternative loan programs, such as private student loans.

Are you eligible?
ICE offers you a virtual ‘menu’ of financial aid options! Each student’s situation is as diverse as our student body, but we can tell you the majority of ICE students do receive financial assistance. If you are interested in exploring your options, click here to contact a Financial Aid Advisor and submit an application now.

Culinary School Tuition
Tuition is a factor in your decision. Did you know that ICE costs 26-51% less than other leading culinary schools? Affordability is just one reason to attend ICE. Click here for 6 more things to consider when choosing a culinary school. You'll quickly discover that the value of an ICE education is extraordinary. Make an informed decision - your culinary education should be practical and affordable, and we can help.

Apply for admission to get started.

Click here to contact an admissions representative, who will receive your application and take you on a personal tour of the school. If you have already done so, or would like to speak with a Financial Aid advisor directly, please feel free to email us at financialaid@iceculinary.com or call 212-847-0765 so we can help you fully understand all of your options.

ICE’s school code is 041443.

*Financial Aid is available to all those that qualify