Culinary Arts Study Grants for Military Students
Culinary and Pastry Arts Study Grants for Military and Veterans Students
At Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, we are honored to help those who serve to follow their passion and reach their dreams with a culinary education.
That's why we are proud to provide financial support to qualifying military students who served our country. We offer grants to the following students who attend residential and online programs in the culinary or pastry arts at our campuses in Boulder, CO and Austin, TX.
- Active duty servicemembers
- Drilling National Guard Members
- Drilling reservist servicemembers
- Honorably discharged veterans
- Spouses and dependents of honorably discharged veterans
Take advantage of our grant program to make your culinary training even more accessible.
Veteran Administration Benefits and Tuition Assistance
As a military or veteran student, you may qualify for government funding through the following programs:
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VETERAN ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is approved by the Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training, and Texas State Approving Agency for the administration of VA Education benefits to those eligible. Veteran Administration Benefits may be available to qualifying students enrolled in approved programs offered through our Austin and Boulder campuses (including the Online/Distance Learning programs). Please click here to obtain additional information on eligible programs. *The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense are the determining bodies of benefit eligibility. GI Bill®️ is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
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MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts participates in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership to offer educational programs to Service members and receive Tuition Assistance. Service members in the Army, including the National Guard and Selected Reserves, Navy, including the Selected Reserves, Air Force, including the National Guard and the Selected Reserves, and the Marine Corps, including the the Selected Reserves may qualify to receive Tuition Assistance. Service members should meet with their Education Officer to assess benefit eligibility. Military Tuition Assistance may be available to qualifying students enrolled in approved programs offered through our Boulder campus (including the online diploma and degree programs). Please reach out to the education office on your respective base to start the approval process.
Applying for Military Tuition Assistance
Complete the enrollment form associated with your branch of the US Military below for approval by your Military Education Officer.
Air Force
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
National Guard
ReservesEach branch of the US Military offers a Tuition Assistance (TA) program to Active and/or Reserve Military Service members. TA can cover up to $167 per quarter credit hour, not to exceed the amount per Military Fiscal Year based on branch of service.
Note: You will Submit the APPROVED TA form to Escoffier’s Financial Aid Office.
| Cost per Quarter Credit Hour | ||
| Program | Distance Education | Boulder Residential |
| Associate of Occupational Studies Program in Baking and Pastry | $336.00 | $401.00 |
| Associate of Occupational Studies Program in Culinary Arts | $364.00 | $401.00 |
| Diploma Program in Culinary Arts | NA | $401.00 |
| Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship | $364.00 | NA |
| Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Food Entrepreneurship | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and Approaches to Wellness | NA | $401.00 |
| Associate of Occupational Studies in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness | $364.00 | NA |
| Associate of Occupational Studies in Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma Program in Pastry Arts | NA | $401.00 |
| Diploma Program in Plant-Based Cuisine | NA | $401.00 |
| Associate of Occupational Studies in Plant-Based Culinary Arts | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts | $364.00 | NA |
| Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts | $336.00 | NA |
*Tuition info is for Boulder (Residential and Distance Learning).
MyCAA – Spouse Education
Only available for active duty spouses:
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MYCAA – MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNTS
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts participates in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program which is an employee assistance program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military Spouses. Available to qualifying students enrolled in approved programs offered through our Austin and Boulder campuses (including the online diploma and degree programs offered through our Boulder campus). Please reach out to the education office on your respective base to start the approval process.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the law that created the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. The program allows approved institutions of higher learning and the VA to partially or fully fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the established thresholds under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Only Veterans (or dependents under Transfer of Entitlement) at the 100% benefit level qualify to utilize the program. GI Bill®️ is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
2023-2024 Military Friendly® School
WHAT DOES "MILITARY FRIENDLY®" MEAN?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts' Boulder (including our online programs) and Austin campuses are honored to be recognized as 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. The Military Friendly® Schools designation puts Escoffier Boulder and Austin among the best and demonstrates our commitment to all of our students to include our military and veteran student populations.
GOLD AND TOP 10 SCHOOLS AWARD
This "best of the best" designation puts Escoffier into an elite group of schools that shows an outstanding commitment to military and veteran populations as required to be approved for this designation by Viqtory.
Grant Amounts and Eligibility
As a military student, you may qualify for the following grants through Escoffier Schools:
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MILITARY GRANT - $1,000
Offered to active-duty servicemembers, drilling National Guard members, and drilling reservists.* -
VETERAN'S GRANT - $1,000
Offered to honorably discharged veterans of any U.S. military service branch.* -
VETERAN'S SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT GRANT - $500
Available to spouses or dependents of honorably discharged veterans of any U.S. military service branch.*
The AESCA Application Form includes an area to list your service information. This information will be used as application for eligible military grants and your qualifications will be verified during the admissions process. Students verified to be eligible will be offered the appropriate grant and will receive additional information regarding terms and conditions from the institution. * Students that have completed the admissions application process, validated their military status, and have a remaining financial need will be considered for the Military Grant, Veterans Grant or Veterans Spouse/Dependent Grant. These grants can't be used in conjunction with any other institutional grant and/or scholarship.
State Employment Certification/Licensure Disclosure
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State Employment Certification/Licensure Disclosure
The programs offered by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (AESCA) do not require a certification or state board licensure to be employed. AESCA will monitor state requirements and update this section if certification or licensure becomes a requirement for employment.
Tuition Costs:
Distance Learning Programs
Boulder and Austin Residential Campuses
Financial Aid Steps:
Financial Aid available to those who apply and qualify
Financial Aid Expectations: In most cases the Financial Aid process can take 10-14 days to complete.
The Department of Education Award year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Refer to this time frame when completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in relation to the start of your program. The Financial Aid office asks that you complete the FAFSA prior to your first day of class, however this is not a requirement to begin classes. Federal Funding is not given on a first come first serve basis as it is based on your individual eligibility as determined by the Department of Education. The office of Financial Aid at Escoffier will accept the FAFSA and process it upon receipt. Please call our office at (877) 452-5489 ext. 1 with any questions.
*Please Note the Financial Aid Office will be unable to disburse funding towards any applicable tuition and/or fees until you have completed the Financial Aid process.
**Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in compliance with VA Regulation 38.EFR 21.4252 does not engage in erroneous, deceptive/misleading practices or advertising.
***Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Cohort Default Rates (CDR) are currently not above the national average; however, these rates can be sourced using the link below:
National Student Loan Data System
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Phone Hotline: (877) 452-5489, press option 8
Direct Phone: (720) 459-4579
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