Culinary Arts Program
2024-2025 COST OF ATTENDANCE
The costs of attendance below, other than the Institutional charges, are based on estimates provided by the Washington Financial Aid Association, except “Housing & Food” for Living with Parent and Living on Campus as described below. Each student’s cost of attendance will vary based on their individual living situation. Northwest Culinary Institute has housing available, including limited transportation, for its students. Please ask your Enrollment Advisor for more details, including the current cost.
| Expenses | Living with Parent | Living on Campus | Living off Campus |
| Tuition | $17,025 | $17,025 | $17,025 |
| Enrollment Fee | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Institutional Charges | $17,100 | $17,100 | $17,100 |
| Books & Supplies | $376 | $376 | $376 |
| Housing & Food | $4,041 (A) | $8,991 (A,B) | $18,108 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $58 | $100 | $100 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,845 | $1,845 | $1,845 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $25,220 | $30,212 | $39,329 |
(A) This estimated cost is based on $449 per month per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA report was issued in January 2024 and may be accessed here.
(B) This estimated cost is based on living in apartments affiliated with Northwest Culinary Institute ($4,950).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Student Loans
Northwest Culinary Institute is a Division of International Air Academy, which is a Title IV eligible school that is recognized by the United States Department of Education for participation in the Federal Direct Loan, Federal PELL Grant, Washington State Need Grant, and other programs.
Veterans
Northwest Culinary Institute is approved for GI-Bill® Education Benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, 1607 and Tuition Assistance (TA). NCI also works with other Veteran-related agencies for assistance which the student may be eligible.
Professional Judgment Disclosure
Northwest Culinary Institute’s Professional Judgement Disclosure provides students a way to explain special circumstances impacting their ability to pay for their education.