Culinary Institute LeNôtre provides several scholarships throughout the year. Scholarships range in amount from $250 to $1500 or higher and apply to tuition at the end of the program. To qualify for scholarships, students must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the training and be able to finance the remainder of their educational expense. To apply, first make an appointment to visit with a Culinary Institute LeNôtre Student Finance Office. With your help, the Coordinator will determine if you meet the program entrance requirements. You will then be asked to apply for a Culinary Institute LeNôtre Scholarship. Below are examples of scholarships currently available:

High School Merit - These are available for individuals who maintained good grades in either high school or college. A minimum high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.4 is required for consideration. Transcripts are required. You are also asked to submit a one-page essay explaining why you should be selected and how this scholarship will help you with your career objective.

Non Traditional Student - Applicants must be over 25 years old, never attended college, and submit a one paged typed essay autobiography including why you want to attend our school and what your accomplishments include.

Returning College Student Scholarship - This is a scholarship for individuals possessing at least one year of college. A one- paged typed essay is required explaining your goals and what you hope to accomplish while attending Culinary Institute LeNôtre.

Single Parent Scholarship - Applicants must be able to show proof of child support or a statement saying that you do not receive child support. Type a one paged personal essay including why you want to attend our school and what you hope to accomplish.

Out of Town, Out of State and Foreign Student Scholarship - These are discretionary in nature and reserved for individuals that relocate to Texas in order to attend the Culinary Institute LeNôtre. Submit a one paged typed essay including your decision to leave your home state and what you plan to accomplish by attending the Culinary Institute LeNôtre.

Veterans Scholarship - Applicants must have served in the military and be able to provide at least one military reference (personal or professional). Submit a one paged typed biography about your time served in the military.

Alumni Ambassador Circle Referral Scholarship - This is an in-house scholarship available to student prospects that have been referred to the Culinary Institute LeNôtre by an Alumni member of the Culinary Institute LeNôtre and who belongs to the Alumni Ambassador Circle.

Gaston Lenôtre Scholarship - Must complete an application packet. Applicant must have at least six months of culinary experience and must be able to provide 2 letters of professional references and a two paged typed essay which answers the following questions:

• Why are you seeking financial assistance?
• Why should you receive a tuition scholarship?
• What are your professional plans?

 Students are encouraged to seek scholarships from private donors.

USA Funds to Accept Scholarship Applications Beginning December 15, 2008

USA Funds^® will accept applications online beginning December 15, 2008 for $1,500 scholarships to students through the USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships^® program. These scholarships will help low- and moderate-income students pay college expenses during the 2009-2010 academic years. Learn more about the program.

There are many outside scholarships that are available to our student and are both need based as well as non need based. A few resources and search engines include:

Click on the following Icons for more information on available scholarships.

www.finaid.org/scholarships
www.collegeboard.org
www.srnexpress.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Gates Millennium Scholars
General Scholarship Search Tools
The James beard Foundation
The Charlie Trotter Foundation
The American Institute of Wine and Food
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
The R.W. Smith & Company Food service Scholarship
The John W. Perry Scholarship

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Additional Scholarships

The following is a list of some of the organizations that have awarded scholarships to students.

Achievement Scholarship Program
For African-American High School seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
Visit NationalMerit.org for more information.

AFL-CIO Department of Education
Scholarships and grants provided by various labor unions.
Visit AFL-CIO.org for more information.

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
Eligible students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs.
Visit ahlef.org for more information.

C-CAP, Careers through Culinary Arts Program
High school seniors who are planning a career in the field of food service.
Write for an application: 155 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Canadian Hospitality Foundation
Must be preparing for a career in food service. Scholarships available in many areas.
Visit CHFscholarships.com for more information.

Career College Association
Imagine America Scholarship for high school seniors.
Write for an application: 10 G Street NE, Suite 750 Washington D.C., 20002-4213

Charlie Trotter's Culinary Education Foundation
Must be seeking a career in culinary arts and be a resident of Chicago.
Visit CharlieTrotters.com for more information.

Firefighters and Police Officers Scholarships
For Firefighters and Police Officers who are now serving or have served within the past 5 years.
Email the Office of Financial Aid for application instructions.

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Hawai'i Community Foundation is the second largest post-secondary scholarship provider in Hawai'i.
Visit HawaiiCommunityFoundation.com for more information.

IACP Foundation
Scholarships for study at The FCI in: Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or Restaurant Management.
Visit iacp.com for more information.

ICES: International Cake Exploration
Must be seeking a pastry career.
Visit ices.org for more information.

IFEC: International Foodservice Editorial
Applicants must show evidence of training, skill, and interest in both food and the communication arts.
Visit ifeconline.com for more information.

IFSEA
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Food Service related major.
Visit ifsea.com for more information.

James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship program helps aspiring culinary students realize their dreams.
Visit james-beard.org for more information.

Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
Applicants must be female. Grants are awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
Visit jfew.org for more information.

National Italian American Foundation
Must be Italian American or majoring/minoring in Italian studies.
Visit niaf.org for more information.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
For qualified undergraduate students enrolled in restaurant and foodservice post-secondary programs.
Visit nraef.org for more information.

Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship
Guidelines attached to application.
Write for an application: PO Box 961034 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0037

Statler Foundation
Students majoring in hotel management and culinary arts in Western New York area.
Write or call for an application: 107 Delaware Ave. Suite 680, Buffalo, NY 14202 - (716) 852-1104

Financial Aid consists of Grants as well as Student Loans that our students qualify for to assist with funding your education. Financial Aid is not credit based but is based on your income from the previous year. The year that Department of Education is requesting is 2008, so your income for 2008 will be the determining factor for how much financial aid you will qualify for.

The Culinary Institute LeNôtre have teamed up with various lenders to provide your student loans and in the end; it is your decision which lender you prefer. Your own personal bank is also an option even if it is not on our lenders list.

Just inform the financial aid department the name of the bank and we will do the rest.  

                                                                  FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Student Loan Programs

Sallie Mae Career Training Loan
This is an unsecured long-term loan (up to 15 years) that can be used to finance tuition, books, fees, certification test, etc., bearing an interest rate of 5.54% to 18% based on the applicant's credit history and income level. Co-borrower may be required and is strongly encouraged, leading to lower interest rate. Principal payments are deferred while in school. This loan will also bear a loan-processing fee.

Shell FCU  Private Loan ( Membership is required)                                                                                                                                     This is an unsecured long-term loan (up to 15 years) that can be used to finance tuition, books, fees, etc., interest is based on the applicant's credit history. This loan will also bear a loan-processing fee.

Culinary Institute LeNôtre In House Plan
This unique option is available to students who are unable to provide acceptable credit history but is able to pay a minimum 20% of the full tuition as down payment plus other related fees and expenses. This loan option must be paid in full before graduation.

Types of need-based aid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
Federal PLUS Loan
Federal Perkins Loan

Assured Loan Programs

:: Assured Loan information request form

the Culinary Institute LeNôtre works with many lenders including Sallie Mae and several local credit unions and banks. If you have the dedication, we will find a way to get you the education.

the Culinary Institute LeNôtre goes so far as to assure that no one will be turned down for a student loan due to previous credit history including bankruptcies. Other conditions apply. Ask your training coordinator for details. Take the time out to visit our school and find out how you can qualify for an educational loan. Remember, at Culinary Institute LeNôtre you cannot be turned down due to past credit history when you apply for an assured student loan.

Veterans Assistance Services

APPLICATION FOR VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ENTITLEMENT - Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill)
This benefit is for those veterans who served on an active duty after June 30, 1985 (Category I), those who had remaining entitlement under the Vietnam Era GI Bill (Category II), and those who switched from VEAP before being involuntarily separated after February 2, 1991 (Category III).

Active duty persons who contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) should have the member 4 copy of the DD Form 214 for submission along with the Application for Educational Entitlement (VA Form 22-1990). Submit the 22-1990, DD-214 and your VA Form 22-1999 (Obtained from the school Admissions Office) to the Veterans Administration Department. Fax # 918-781-7863.

VA Form 22-1990 is located at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1990.pdf

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ENTITLEMENT

If you are already receiving benefits under the Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 and are changing schools, submit the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1995.pdf to the Veterans Administration Miscogee Okla,
Fax # 918-781-7863.

APPLICATION FOR Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits - Chapter 31 EDUCATIONAL ENTITLEMENT

Applicants for the Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (Chapter 31) must have a VA Disability Rating of 20 percent or higher and should complete the Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation, obtained from your VA representative. The VA will make payments directly to the school for tuition and fees. Contact: Veterans Affairs Chapter 31, 1200 Circle Drive, Suite 400A, Fort Worth, TX 76119 (817)534-3563.

VEAP/Veterans Educational Assistance Program - Chapter 32

This benefit is for those veterans who served between the Vietnam GI Bill Era and the Montgomery GI Bill era. Generally, between January 1977 and June 1985. Contact
Veterans Administration Miscogee Okla, Fax # 918-781-7863.

Survivor's and Dependent's Educational Assistance - Chapter 35

This benefit is for surviving spouses and children of veterans who died of a service-connected death, surviving spouses and children of veterans who died as a result of a service-connected disability, or for surviving spouses and children of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability.

APPLICATION FOR American GI forum BENEFITS

This benefit is for those veterans who served on an active duty during a campaign era. This is a supplemental veteran benefit. Application is through American GI Forum, 301 W 13th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817) 335-5111 Ext 3105.

Change to Survivor's and Dependent's Educational Assistance - Chapter 35

If you are already receiving benefits under Chapter 35 and are changing schools or majors, submit the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-5495.pdf to the Office of the Registrar VA representative.

Reserve Guard Montgomery GI Bill - Chapter 1606

Applicants for the Reserve Guard Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606) should submit a DD Form 2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, with the Application for Educational Entitlement (VA Form 22-1990). http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1990.pdf

For additional information about Veterans Benefits you may visit their web site at http://www.gibill.va.gov

Financial Aid Department Services

Culinary Institute LeNôtre Training Center Financial Aid Department offers numerous student services. Several are listed here:

Loan / Grant documentation. The FA department will assist the student in completing forms; obtain credit reports and obtaining financial information.

Co-Signers. Various loans may require a guarantor or co-signer. The FA department will assist the student by contacting the cosigner on behalf of the student to explain the educational / job assistance program, and arrange signatures on required documents. The department will ship any documents.

Sponsorships. The FA department will work with the sponsoring organization or person to provide any information or complete forms.

Banks / Third party lenders. The FA department will work with banks and lenders to provide all necessary information on behalf of the school and the student.