Begin the process by completing the online form. Once we receive your submission, we will contact you to discuss further steps.
Upload proof of high school completion or equivalent (a diploma or transcript, G.E.D., or state-approved homeschool documentation).
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Need help applying?
Our Admissions representatives are here for you. Call (855) 955-7555 or contact us.
You’re almost there! Once your application is accepted, we’ll send your Enrollment Agreement Packet via DocuSign for you to review and sign.*
*For on-campus students, we will contact you to complete additional required forms and your Enrollment Packet.
Applications are accepted year-round on an ongoing basis for upcoming class terms.
Online Programs
Austin, TX Campus
Boulder, CO Campus
*Select program start dates may vary. Not all programs may be available every term.
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The quality of Chef Instructors is so good. It’s very personal, they really join hands with you one-on-one, they talk to you, and they walk you through every step of the program. It’s never ending, I keep learning each and every time I am in need of knowledge from Escoffier.”*
I have taken the Pastry Arts diploma program and then graduated from the Associate in Baking and Pastry Arts degree program. I absolutely love this school and the instructors. They truly care and want to help you learn and grow. If you are serious, this is the school to go to!”*
*This information may not reflect every student’s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.
Culinary school at Escoffier could open up new career paths and experiences. Our simple checklist for submitting an application is here to help – read on to see more!
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Austin Admissions Requirements:
*Degree must be in a program that fully matriculates into a bachelor’s level program
Boulder Admissions Requirements:
*Homeschool documentation as required by local and or state agencies, not limited to the following: notification to the required agency, academic transcripts, and proof of graduation.
All documents submitted to the institution become records of Escoffier and original documents cannot be returned to the sender or sent to a third party.
Note: Documentation requirements may vary by campus. Review the Campus Catalogs carefully or consult an Admissions representative for guidance.
The application process length can vary depending on when all forms are submitted. Students can begin the application process online (link to apply page) and residential campus students will have to submit additional forms via docusign after speaking with an admissions representative.
After you complete the form, an Admissions representative will reach out to:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for upcoming class terms.
The timing to apply for scholarships and financial aid can vary depending on the type of aid. A key step is filling out the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA®), which will determine a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid; you can fill out the FAFSA® before you even apply. Students are encouraged to work with Escoffier’s Financial Aid department to explore options like student loans, grants, and scholarships.
Proof of high school completion or its equivalent is required to enroll at Escoffier.
For the Boulder, Colorado, campus, including online programs, this proof can be one of the following:
*Homeschool documentation as required by local and or state agencies, not limited to the following: notification to the required agency, academic transcripts, and proof of graduation.
For the Austin, Texas, campus, proof of high school completion or equivalent includes:
*Degree must be in a program that fully matriculates into a bachelor’s level program
There are a number of funding sources and federal financial aid options available to those who apply and qualify. These can include:
A wide range of merit-based or need-based scholarships may also be available, plus personal circumstances and location-specific scholarships; school-specific scholarships; competition-based scholarships; veteran and military scholarships; demographic-based scholarships; and employer-based scholarships. Check our Scholarships page to find out more.
Throughout the enrollment process, students may choose to work with Escoffier’s Financial Aid department to secure student loans, grants, and scholarships to fund their programs. They begin by filling out the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA®), which will determine their eligibility.
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