Explore financial aid options, personalized guidance, and resources to help fund your education.
Arizona Culinary Institute believes your education is a long-term investment. Our Financial Aid department offers one-on-one support through every step of the process — from FAFSA completion to understanding loans, scholarships, and payment plans.
At Arizona Culinary Institute we believe the decision to pursue a Diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management is a wise one and an investment in your future. We understand that pursuing your post-secondary education is a major decision and one that involves sound financial planning. In order to make the process easier and less intimidating, Arizona Culinary Institute’s Financial Aid department provides personal assistance through all phases of the financial planning process. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of financial programs to help you reach your educational goals.
To apply for financial aid you must first complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan and other scholarship programs. This free application can be filled out online by visiting www.studentaid.gov or by selecting the button below. This website will walk you through the application process- please remember to enter ACI’s school code (041209) on the form. Shortly after you receive electronic confirmation from the federal processing center, an ACI Financial Aid Representative will send you a letter outlining your awards and requesting additional information for you to submit. You must respond to this request and honor all deadlines to avoid losing your eligibility.
Our financial aid department is standing by, ready to guide you through all phases of the aid process. As a fully accredited post-secondary school, our students are eligible for a wide variety of financial programs and resources to help achieve their educational goals.
Use the links below to start applying for financial aid, or you can get help by calling one of our experienced advisers at 1-866-294-CHEF.
Enrolled students with a completed FAFSA and an ACI award letter may use the buttons below to apply for Federal or Alternative Loans. Your award letter included a financial aid packet with instructions for completing the Master Promissory Note for Stafford and Parent PLUS Loans.
Use school code 041209
Please review our Financial Aid Pamphlet (available on campus) to learn more about financial aid, your eligibility, scholarships and other tuition payment options.
As a fully accredited post-secondary school, Arizona Culinary Institute provides access to several financial aid options to help students pursue their education. Two of the most commonly used resources are:
