Yes! You are only required to make the $500.00 non-refundable registration fee payment at the time of your application. Four weeks prior to your scheduled start date, you will receive two invoices. The first invoice will require a payment of 25% of your tuition costs and $620.00 food cost. The second invoice will be for the Chef Store for your textbook, uniform and materials fee in the amount of $831.12.
Your program tuition includes classroom instruction, kitchen training, food cost allocation, certifications (such as Food Safety Basic, Food Safety Advanced or Smart Serve which depends on your program of study), and lifetime refresher support. Additional fees cover books, uniforms, and professional-grade tools—everything you’ll need to train like a pro.
We offer three start dates per year: January, March, and September. This means you don’t have to wait a full year to begin your culinary education—you can get started when it works best for you.
Tuition ranges from $6,550 to $13,950 depending on the program. All students pay the same fees, whether domestic or international. Additional fees for books, uniforms, and tools apply. You can request a full breakdown of tuition and costs from our admissions team.
Depending on your program, you’ll graduate with a combination of the following:
- Food Safety Training Certification (Basic and/or Advanced)
- Smart Serve Certification
These are included in your program and help boost your resume right out of the gate.
