Culinary Arts Program
2023-2024 COST OF ATTENDANCE
The costs of attendance below, other than the Institutional charges, are based on estimates provided by the Washington Financial Aid Association. 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 | $16,525 | $16,525 | $16,525 |
| Enrollment fee | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Institutional Charges | $16,600 | $16,600 | $16,600 |
| Books & Supplies | $367 | $367 | $367 |
| Room & Board | $8,592 | $19,422 | $17,868 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,938 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $29,309 | $40,139 | $38,723 |
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.