Financing Your Education

Navigate the financial landscape of culinary education! Unravel financial aid terminology, discover essential resources, and find actionable ways you can make informed financial decisions.

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The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships

Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.

October 1, 2023
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GI Bill® for Culinary School: A Guide for Active Military, Veterans, & Their Families

The GI Bill® programs can help active-duty and veterans to pay for education they may want after their service, including college or culinary school!

June 7, 2023
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How to Make a Budget as a Culinary School Student: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create a budget as a culinary student with our step-by-step guide. Manage your finances to help achieve your culinary dreams without breaking the bank.

May 31, 2023
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Financial Aid Glossary: 36 Terms You Should Know Before Culinary School

Ready to plan for your culinary education? Dive into our Financial Aid Glossary to understand 36 essential financial aid terms you should know.

May 11, 2023
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5 Culinary School Financial Aid Resources You May Not Know About

These financial aid resources could put culinary school within reach! Don’t let money be the barrier between the life you have and the career you want.

May 5, 2023
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6 Ways You Can Make Financial Decisions About School Less Stressful

With good research, a little help, and a bit of extra time, you may be able to make financial decisions about school with less stress and more confidence.

April 14, 2023
11 min read

How to Save Money: 10 Practical Tips for Students

Tips for cutting down on living expenses and education expenses while you’re in culinary school or in college. Save on necessities, entertainment, and more.

April 7, 2023
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6 Ways to Afford Culinary School if You’re a High School Student

6 tips to help high school students pay for culinary school, including federal loans, scholarships, and more. Cost doesn’t have to be a roadblock.

March 30, 2023
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What Is a 529 Plan and Can It Help You Pay for School?

College tuition costs are rising fast—but you can be prepared with a 529 plan! Learn about the potential savings this financial tool offers.

March 22, 2023
11 min read

7 Steps to Making a Financial Plan for Culinary School

Bring culinary school within reach with a step-by-step financial plan. Reach your goal with savings, scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work.

March 17, 2023
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How Much Can Culinary School Cost and How Can You Pay For It?

Find out how much culinary school can cost and the various ways to pay for it through financial aid and student loans.

March 6, 2023
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How Financial Aid Works: FAQs About Funding for Culinary School

Answers to the most common questions about federal loans, scholarships and grants, and military funding at Escoffier.

September 29, 2022
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How Long Does It Take to Pay Back Student Loan Debt…And Is It Worth It?

Is it worth it to spend years repaying student loan debt? If that investment gets you closer to your career goals, then it just may be.

September 9, 2022
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Can You Pay For Culinary School With Student Loans?

Thousands of students may have been able to attend culinary school, thanks to student loans. Here’s what you should know about loans and other funding.

June 2, 2022
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Is Culinary School Expensive?

Find out the true costs of culinary school—in money, time, and more. Plus, how could the return on investment bring you major rewards down the line?

May 23, 2022
6 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Nutritionist?

Find out how much it may cost you to pursue a career as a nutritionist. The state where you plan to practice may have a big impact on your costs!

March 5, 2022
7 min read

Can You Deduct College Tuition From Taxes?

Get the facts about education-related tax deductions, credits, and student loan interest. Eligible students could save thousands on their tax bills!

February 10, 2022
11 min read

FAFSA® for Culinary School: A Step-By-Step Guide

Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.

January 28, 2022
9 min read

A Guide to Paying Back Student Loans

If you’re approaching graduation, you’re probably wondering how to pay back your student loans. Here’s what you need to know, and some helpful strategies!

October 22, 2021
7 min read

Top Merit-Based Culinary Scholarships

Merit-based culinary scholarships come from large national organizations and small local companies. Here are some that could help fund your education.

September 17, 2021
6 min read

What Is the Difference Between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan?

Applying to culinary college, but unsure about subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Find out the types of loans available to you.

July 9, 2021
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2020 Escoffier “Plate It Up” TikTok Scholarship Challenge!

Austin and Boulder Residential Scholarship Competition We would like to offer you the opportunity to receive a scholarship up to...

June 12, 2020
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Scholarships Available to Culinary Students

Want to learn more about culinary and baking and pastry arts student scholarships available through the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts? You're in the right place.

May 20, 2019
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James Beard Award Winning Chef Partners with Escoffier Schools to Provide Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students

BOULDER, Colorado and AUSTIN, Texas, February 22, 2018 – The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is pleased to announce...

February 21, 2018
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Escoffier Schools Boulder’s 2nd Annual Young Escoffier Competition A Success

On Monday February 13, 2017, twenty teams from high schools in the Denver area participated in the Auguste Escoffier School...

February 21, 2017
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The Boulder Campus’ 2016 Recipe Competition Winners

We decided to switch up this year’s scholarship competition and we are glad we did! Each and every one of...

May 4, 2016
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Submit Your Recipe For A Chance To Win

Enter your own signature recipe for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward your tuition at Auguste Escoffier School...

March 25, 2016
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Join Our Young Escoffier High School Competition

Michel Escoffier, the great grandson of Chef Auguste Escoffier, will visit Boulder on March 7th, 2016. To celebrate his arrival and...

February 16, 2016
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Announcing Our 2015 Short Film Scholarship Winners

Congratulations To Our Short Film Competition Winners For the Boulder and Austin campuses! Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is...

May 11, 2015
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Announcing $7,500 Scholarship & Short Film Competition

Announcing 2015 Short Film Competition & Scholarship Enter to win up to $7,500 Enter The Next Escoffier Student short film...

January 7, 2015
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