This program is a self-help aid program. This loan must be repaid. There is a maximum of 10 years to repay this loan. Culinary Institute LeNôtre is limited to first year-first time borrower limits. The government subsidized (takes care of) the interest payments while a student is in-school and during a six-month grace period after graduation. Once the grace period passes, the student will be required to start repayment. The interest rate is variable and changes every July 1st.
This program is a self-help aid program. This loan must be repaid. There is a maximum of 10 years to repay this loan. Culinary Institute LeNôtre is limited to first year-first time borrower limits. The student is responsible for the interest payments the entire life of the loan. Repayment starts following a six-month grace period after graduation. The student may choose to pay the unsubsidized interest on the loan while in school or defer the interest until repayment starts after the six-month grace period is over (you select this option on the Stafford Master Promissory Note). The interest rate is variable and changes every July 1st.
This program is a self-help aid program. This loan must be repaid. This loan is available for parents of dependent students. A FAFSA application does not have to be completed in order for a parent to take this loan out for their child. If the FAFSA is completed, the aid administrator will check for Pell Grant eligibility and Subsidized Stafford loan eligibility. Dependent students only have access to Pell Grants and subsidized Stafford loans (if they qualify). The interest rate is variable and changes every July 1st.
Stafford & PLUS Loan Applications
Federal Direct Loan
Government Grant Programs
Culinary Institute LeNôtre is approved to accept the following grant options and if qualified will provide referral information to a local government office.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The WIA program is administered through the Texas Workforce Commission. Grants are available through TWC to qualified unemployed, underemployed or displaced individuals. Culinary Institute LeNôtre will provide you with TWC forms. Contact a Training Coordinator for additional information concerning a Workforce Investment Act grant information.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC)
Grants are available to disabled and other qualified rehabilitating individuals.
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative services
National Emergency Grant (NEG)
The National Emergency Grant aids dislocated workers in airline and tourism-related industries in Texas as a result of 9/11. The grant is administered through Texas Workforce Centers. The funds will aid laid off workers from Continental and American Airlines as well as Boeing, Vought, LSG Sky Chefs and Gate Gourmet along with others. Contact TWC to see if you qualify.
United State Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Academic Competitiveness Grant and National SMART Grant Programs
The Texas ACG . The Department of Education has set a goal to double the number of students receiving AC and National SMART Grants by 2010-11 States, colleges, and high schools. should promote AC and National SMART Grants because completing a rigorous high schoolprogram is the best way to increase college readiness, reduce remediation, and increase college completion rates for low-income students. Increased postsecondary attainment will help theUnited States compete in the 21st century.
Trade Adjustment ACT (TAA)
The TAA Program provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages have been reduced as a result of increased foreign imports. These benefits are administered by TAA counselors at Mid-Cities Work Force Center, Bedford 817-545-1809 or Richardson Workforce Center 972-234-5391 and most Texas Workforce Centers in surrounding communities in North Texas Council of Governments.
United State Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Veterans Administration Grants
Veterans may qualify for a number of educational or work related grant programs. Veterans should see the U.S. Department of veteran Affair for additional benefit information. See Veteran's Assistance Services Veteran's may also contact the veteran's representative located at most Texas Workforce Centers.
Federal Pell Grant Program (need based)
This program is a gift aid program and it does not have to be repaid.
FSEOG-Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (need based)
An FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need-that is, students with the lowest EFC’s (Expected Family Contribution). Priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. An FSEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Our policy is to award FSEOG on a first come, first served basis per start date.
Scholarships and grants are awarded based on merit and/or need to help fund a student's education. In addition to scholarships offered from outside organizations, Culinary Institute LeNôtre offers many in-house scholarships.
To learn more about any of the scholarships listed above see the scholarship page.
The Culinary Institute LeNôtre assists with several sources for student loans for those who qualify.
Eligibility Requirements:
Culinary Institute LeNôtre works with the following lender to provide private loans to our students.
Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans Tuition Assistance
Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans may have access to state and federal tuition assistance. To read more about these opportunities see the Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans Tuition Assistance page.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services is a partnership with Texans with disabilities and families with children who have developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives and to enable their full participation in society. Culinary Institute LeNôtre is approved by DARS to provide vocational training to those who qualify.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services >>Apply Online
Please call the Financial Aid office at 1-888-536-6873 ext 1013 - 713-358-5069 direct for details.