Financial Aid

Cook Street is dedicated to helping our students find alternative resources to fund their education.

SLM Alternative Education Loans
Many students finance their culinary training at Cook Street with a SLM Financial Career Training Loan. Applicants can apply for additional living expenses of up to $6,000 over tuition.  SLM approval occurs within 24 hours.

In the past year, 78% of Cook Street students who applied with a co-borrower were approved by SLM.  Apply online at http://www.slmfinancial.com/.

G.I. Bill
Benefits are available for Military and Dependents for the Core Program and the ACF Apprenticeship. Contact the Cook Street VA Certifying Official for more details.

Workforce Investment Act
Cook Street is an eligible school for funds allocated to assist dislocated workers. Visit http://www.coworkforce.com/EMP for more information.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center
Occupational Education Tuition Assistance is available for all sessions.  Call (303) 636-1250 or visit the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center web site for more information.

USPCA Scholarship
Award: $5000

Cook Street School of Fine Cooking is offering two $5,000 scholarships exclusively to USPCA members for the Professional Food & Wine Career Program. 

This offer will assist two USPCA members in obtaining exceptional formal culinary training, including study abroad in France and Italy, and to expand their culinary knowledge and skills.  USPCA members may log in to the USPCA Member Site or click here to obtain additional details, requirements and an application.

• American Culinary Federation 
• American Dietetic Association Foundation
• American Institute of Wine & Food
• Colorado BPW Education Foundation
• Colorado Restaurant Association Education Fund
• Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
• The Culinary Trust 
• James Beard Foundation
• National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
• Peterson's
• Women Chefs & Restauranteurs