Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid
CAA offers students Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans through the Title IV programs of the U.S. Department of Education to those who qualify.
Click on the FAFSA logo on the left to get started right away! The School Code for the Culinary Academy of Austin is 037276.
Please contact the financial aid administrative offices to receive further information at emannion@culinaryacademyofaustin.com or 512-451-5743 ext. 302 also Toll Free at 866-552-CHEF (2433)
To begin the process on-line, go to the FREE APPLICATION for FEDERAL STUDENT AID. If you are interested in discussing financial aid with the Culinary Academy of Austin, we request that you make an appointment by contacting our Admissions Staff at 512-451-5743 or info@culinaryacademyofaustin.com. Tours and interviews are by appointment only.
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Alternative Loan Programs
Wells Fargo Education Connection/P.L.A.T.O. Career Loan is designed for students attending a trade or proprietary higher education school, looking for additional training to change careers, or working to enhance their current careers. Visit www.wellsfargo.com to apply now!
SallieMae Financial offers The Career Training Loan which has been designed specifically to help you finance your education or training and can save you money compared with other financing options. Visit www.salliemae.com to apply now!
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Scholarships
CAA grants a limited number of scholarships to students who qualify. These scholarships range from $100.00 to $2,000.00.
Please contact the financial aid administrative offices to receive further information at emannion@culinaryacademyofaustin.com or 512-451-5743 ext. 302.
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Veterans Education Benefits
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
Contact your local VA Regional Office for additional assistance by dialing their toll-free number, 1-888-442-4551 or you can visit website at www.gibill.va.gov.
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Texas Rehabilitation Commission
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program helps people who have physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment. Gaining skills needed for a career, learning how to prepare for a job interview or getting the accommodations needed to stay employed are just a few of the ways this program helps people with disabilities increase productivity and independence.
Call (800) 628-5115 or locate the rehabilitation services field office nearest or visit their website at www.dars.state.tx.us.
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Workforce Investment Act
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) offers a comprehensive mix of workforce development activities benefiting employers, incumbent workers, job seekers, laid-off workers, youth, veterans, new workforce entrants, and persons with disabilities. WIA's objective is to promote and improve participants' employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills.
WIA has three funding serving the following three distinct client populations. They are: Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth (older youth ages 19-21, younger youth ages 14-18).
Please visit www.worksourceaustin.com for more information and to locate an office near you.
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Culinary Academy of Austin
Interest Payment Plan
The Culinary Academy of Austin offers a monthly and/or a quarterly payment plan to those who qualify. The interest will be waived for the first three months. Interest will begin on the 1st day of the fourth month. The interest rate has a cap of 9%. A 4.5% rebate for those who qualify. "Rebate not valid to students receiving scholarships or federal funding”.
Contact the Culinary Academy of Austin, Financial Aid Department for details at 512-451-5743 ext. 302 or emannion@culinaryacademyofaustin.com.
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone: 512.451.5743
Toll Free: 866-552-CHEF (2433)
Fax: 512.467.9120
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