{"id":520,"date":"2020-10-07T13:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escoffier.dev:2300\/?page_id=520"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:26:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:26:36","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"            <div\n            class=\" hero-section escoffier-page-builder-section no-margin-bottom\"\n                        >\n                    <style>\n            @media (max-width: 1030px) {\n                .escoffier-hero694d2a1d4b282 {\n                    background-image: url(https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Smiling-culinary-graduate-in-chef-coat-at-Escoffier-ceremony-mobile.webp) !important;\n                }\n            }\n        <\/style>\n        <div class=\"escoffier-hero with-background-image escoffier-hero694d2a1d4b282 width-mobile-version-image\"\n      style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Smiling-culinary-graduate-in-chef-coat-at-Escoffier-ceremony.webp)\"     >\n        <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n        <h1 class=\"escoffier-hero__header escoffier-h1\">APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h1>    <div class=\"escoffier-hero__body escoffier-body \"><ul class=\"escoffier-with-arrows\">\n<li>No application fee<\/li>\n<li>No prior experience needed<\/li>\n<li>Enroll year-round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"escoffier-button-and-link\">        <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply\/\"            class=\"escoffier-btn\"\n            data-clickcontext=\"hero\">Apply Now<\/a><br \/>\n        <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/contact-us\/\"            class=\"escoffier-link\"\n            data-clickcontext=\"hero\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" boxes-section escoffier-page-builder-section no-margin-bottom\"\n                            id=\"apply-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-boxes type__default\">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"escoffier-boxes__header escoffier-h2\">Apply to Escoffier in Just a Few Steps<\/h2><div class=\"escoffier-boxes\">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-columns escoffier-boxes__items\" >\n                <div class=\"escoffier-box__dark-thin-border escoffier-box__padding escoffier-boxes__item\" >\n                            <span                class=\"escoffier-boxes__item__header escoffier-h3                \">Step 1: Fill Out Your Application<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-boxes__body escoffier-body escoffier-boxes__item__body\"><p>Begin the process by completing the online form. Once we receive your submission, we will contact you to discuss further steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"escoffier-boxes__links \">\n    <a \n     href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply\/\"     class=\"escoffier-link  red-uppercase-with-arrow-right\" \n         data-clickcontext=\"apply-section\"    >\n    Start Here<svg width=\"15\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 15 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_4_1646)\"><path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M9.85142 0.142195C9.66141 -0.0473984 9.34766 -0.0473984 9.14881 0.142195C8.9588 0.32748 8.9588 0.633415 9.14881 0.818699L12.706 4.2874H0.973836C0.699864 4.2874 0.483337 4.49854 0.483337 4.76569C0.483337 5.03285 0.699864 5.2526 0.973836 5.2526H12.706L9.14881 8.71268C8.9588 8.90228 8.9588 9.21252 9.14881 9.39781C9.34325 9.5874 9.66141 9.5874 9.85142 9.39781L14.2482 5.11041C14.4427 4.92512 14.4427 4.61919 14.2482 4.4339L9.85142 0.142195Z\" fill=\"#BB1133\"\/><\/g><defs><clipPath 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class=\"escoffier-wysiwyg-with-heading__content\">\n                <div class=\"escoffier-wysiwyg-with-heading__body escoffier-body \"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Need help applying?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur Admissions representatives are here for you. 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Once your application is accepted, we\u2019ll send your Enrollment Agreement Packet via DocuSign for you to review and sign.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"escoffier-disclaimers escoffier-anchor-inherits-color escoffier-callout__disclaimers\"><p>*For on-campus students, we will contact you to complete additional required forms and your Enrollment Packet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" programs-starting-dates-section escoffier-page-builder-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates escoffier-programs-starting-dates__type__tan\">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__header escoffier-h2\">Next Program Start Dates*<\/h2>    <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__body escoffier-body \"><p>Applications are accepted year-round on an ongoing basis for upcoming class terms. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__items\">\n                            <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item\">\n                    <p class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__title\">Online Programs<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta\">\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__title\">\n                            next <br>\n                            start date\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__value\">\n                            <span class=\"month\">Jan<\/span> <span class=\"day\">7<\/span>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item\">\n                    <p class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__title\">Boulder, CO Campus<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta\">\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__title\">\n                            next <br>\n                            start date\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__value\">\n                            <span class=\"month\">Jan<\/span> <span class=\"day\">5<\/span>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item\">\n                    <p class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__title\">Austin, TX Campus<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta\">\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__title\">\n                            next <br>\n                            start date\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-programs-starting-dates__item__meta__value\">\n                            <span class=\"month\">Jan<\/span> <span class=\"day\">5<\/span>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    \n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"escoffier-disclaimers escoffier-anchor-inherits-color\"><p>*Select program start dates may vary. Not all programs may be available every term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" wysiwyg-with-heading-section escoffier-page-builder-section text-center apply-now-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-wysiwyg-with-heading \">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n        <div class=\"escoffier-wysiwyg-with-heading__content\">\n                <div class=\"escoffier-wysiwyg-with-heading__body escoffier-body \"><p class=\"escoffier-shortcode-no-application-fee\">No Application Fee!<\/p><div class=\"escoffier-button-and-link\">        <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply\/\"            class=\"escoffier-btn\"\n            data-clickcontext=\"no-application-fee\">Apply Now<\/a><br \/>\n        <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/contact-us\/\"            class=\"escoffier-link\"\n            data-clickcontext=\"no-application-fee\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" quote-columns-section escoffier-page-builder-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-quote-columns style__brown quotes_count__2\">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n                <div class=\"escoffier-columns escoffier-quote-columns__items\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"escoffier-col escoffier-quote-columns__item\">\n                    <blockquote class=\"escoffier-blockquote \">\n            <footer>\n            <p>The quality of Chef Instructors is so good. It\u2019s very personal, they really join hands with you one-on-one, they talk to you, and they walk you through every step of the program. It\u2019s never ending, I keep learning each and every time I am in need of knowledge from Escoffier.&#8221;*<\/p>\n                            <figure>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/arnold-safari-headshot.jpg\" class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__image escoffier-blockquote__author-image portrait\" alt=\"Arnold Safari headshot\" width=\"313\" height=\"313\">\n                            <figcaption>\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__name escoffier-blockquote__author\">Arnold Safari<\/span><span class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__position escoffier-blockquote__author-position\">Online Culinary Arts Graduate\u00a0&#038; Owner of Chef Safari\u2019s African Cuisine<\/span>                    <\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                    <\/footer>\n        <\/blockquote>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"escoffier-col escoffier-quote-columns__item\">\n                    <blockquote class=\"escoffier-blockquote \">\n            <footer>\n            <p>I have taken the Pastry Arts diploma program and then graduated from the Associate in Baking and Pastry Arts degree program. I absolutely love this school and the instructors. They truly care and want to help you learn and grow. If you are serious, this is the school to go to!&#8221;*<\/p>\n                            <figure>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicole-Berryhill.png\" class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__image escoffier-blockquote__author-image portrait\" alt=\"Nicole Berryhill headshot\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\">\n                            <figcaption>\n                        <span class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__name escoffier-blockquote__author\">Nicole Berryhill<\/span><span class=\"escoffier-quote-columns__quote-author__position escoffier-blockquote__author-position\">Online Baking &#038; Pastry Arts Graduate &#038; Pastry Chef at Safron Bakery Cafe<\/span>                    <\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                    <\/footer>\n        <\/blockquote>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"escoffier-disclaimers escoffier-anchor-inherits-color escoffier-quote-columns__disclaimers\"><p>*This information may not reflect every student&#8217;s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" form-section escoffier-page-builder-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-form\" >\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\">\n        \t<div class=\"escoffier-inline-cta-form\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/escoffier-application-checklist-cover-and-internal-page-screenshots.webp\" alt=\"Your Culinary School Application Checklist\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"title\">Your Culinary School Application Checklist<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\"><p>Culinary school at Escoffier could open up new career paths and experiences. 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Schedule your personal visit today!<\/p>\n        <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/personal-tour\/\"            class=\"escoffier-btn\"\n            data-clickcontext=\"personal-visit\">Schedule a Tour<\/a>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"escoffier-col escoffier-two-column-content__column-image\">\n                <div class=\"escoffier-two-column-content__inner\">\n            <figure class=\"escoffier-two-column-content__figure \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Five-culinary-students-outdoors-with-mountains-in-background.webp\" class=\"escoffier-two-column-content__image portrait\" alt=\"Five smiling Escoffier students in chef coats outdoors with mountains in background\" width=\"603\" height=\"528\">\n                <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" faq-section escoffier-page-builder-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-faq type__\">\n    <div class=\"escoffier-container\" escoffier-tabs__root>\n        <h2 class=\"escoffier-faq__header escoffier-h2\">Frequently Asked Questions About Applying to Escoffier<\/h2>        <div class=\"escoffier-faq__items\">\n            <div class=\"escoffier-accordion\">\n    <div esoffier-accordion\n         class=\"escoffier-accordion__list\" \n        >\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-accordion__item\" >\n                <h3 class=\"escoffier-accordion__item__header ui-accordion-header\" >What is required to apply and enroll at Escoffier?<\/h3>\n                <div>\n                    <span><p><b>Austin Admissions Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application for Admission<\/li>\n<li>AESCA Enrollment Agreement (inclusive of written permission of parent or guardian if under 18)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of High School Completion or Equivalent\n<ul>\n<li>High School Diploma<\/li>\n<li>High School Equivalency Exam: GED, HiSet, or TASC<\/li>\n<li>State Approved Home School Certificate of Completion<\/li>\n<li>Official College Transcript from a Completed Associate or Higher Degree Program*; or<\/li>\n<li>For U.S. Veterans, DD-214 which reflects High School Equivalency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Admissions Interview<\/li>\n<li>Tour of Facility<\/li>\n<li>Record of Previous Education &amp; Training (CSC-010)<\/li>\n<li>Receipt of Enrollment Policies (CSC-005)<\/li>\n<li>Information Release Form (FERPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*<i>Degree must be in a program that fully matriculates into a bachelor&#8217;s <\/i><i>level program<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Boulder Admissions Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a minimum of 16 years of age<\/li>\n<li>Application for Admission<\/li>\n<li>AESCA Enrollment Agreement (inclusive of written permission of parent or guardian if under 18)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of High School Graduation or Equivalent must be obtained through one of the following examples:\n<ul>\n<li>High School Diploma or Transcript<\/li>\n<li>High School Equivalency Exam: GED, HSED, HiSet, or TASC<\/li>\n<li>Documentation demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma<\/li>\n<li>Official College Transcript from a Completed Associate or Higher Degree Program from an accredited institution<\/li>\n<li>60 completed college semester credits or 90 completed college quarter credits from one accredited institution<\/li>\n<li>State Recognized Home School Certificate of Completion*<\/li>\n<li>For U.S. Veterans, DD-214 which indicates High School Equivalency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Admissions Interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>*Homeschool documentation as required by local and or state agencies, not limited to the following: notification to the required agency, academic transcripts, and proof of graduation.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>All documents submitted to the institution become records of Escoffier and original documents cannot be returned to the sender or sent to a third party.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i> Documentation requirements may vary by campus. Review the <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/download-a-catalog\/\"><i>Campus Catalogs<\/i><\/a><i> carefully or <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/contact-us\/\"><i>consult an Admissions representative<\/i><\/a><i> for guidance.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"escoffier-accordion__item\" >\n                <h3 class=\"escoffier-accordion__item__header ui-accordion-header\" >How long does the application process take?<\/h3>\n                <div>\n                    <span><p>The application process length can vary depending on when all forms are submitted. Students can begin the application process online (link to apply page) and residential campus students will have to submit additional forms via docusign after speaking with an admissions representative.<\/p>\n<p>After you complete the form, an Admissions representative will reach out to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct an admissions overview and discuss further steps needed to complete your application.<\/li>\n<li>Guide you through any additional requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for upcoming class terms.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"escoffier-accordion__item\" >\n                <h3 class=\"escoffier-accordion__item__header ui-accordion-header\" >When do I apply for scholarships and financial aid?<\/h3>\n                <div>\n                    <span><p>The timing to apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/scholarships\/\">scholarships<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/financing-your-culinary-education\/\">financial aid<\/a> can vary depending on the type of aid. A key step is filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae)<\/a>, which will determine a student\u2019s eligibility for federal financial aid; you can fill out the FAFSA\u00ae before you even apply. Students are encouraged to work with Escoffier\u2019s Financial Aid department to explore options like student loans, grants, and scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"escoffier-accordion__item\" >\n                <h3 class=\"escoffier-accordion__item__header ui-accordion-header\" >Can I apply if I don\u2019t have a high school diploma or GED?<\/h3>\n                <div>\n                    <span><p>Proof of high school completion or its equivalent is required to enroll at Escoffier.<\/p>\n<p>For the Boulder, Colorado, campus, including online programs, this proof can be one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High school diploma or transcript<\/li>\n<li>High school equivalency exam: GED, HSED, HiSet, or TASC<\/li>\n<li>Documentation demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma<\/li>\n<li>Official College Transcript from a Completed Associate or Higher Degree Program from an accredited institution<\/li>\n<li>60 completed college semester credits or 90 completed college quarter credits from one accredited institution, or<\/li>\n<li>State Recognized Home School Certificate of Completion*<\/li>\n<li>For U.S. Veterans, DD-214 which indicates High School Equivalency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>*Homeschool documentation as required by local and or state agencies, not limited to the following: notification to the required agency, academic transcripts, and proof of graduation.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For the Austin, Texas, campus, proof of high school completion or equivalent includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High school diploma<\/li>\n<li>High school equivalency exam: GED, HiSet, or TASC<\/li>\n<li>State Approved Home School Certificate of Completion<\/li>\n<li>Official college transcript from a completed associate or higher degree program*<\/li>\n<li>For U.S. Veterans, DD-214, which reflects high school equivalency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>*<\/i><i>Degree must be in a program that fully matriculates into a bachelor&#8217;s\u00a0<\/i><i>level program<\/i><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"escoffier-accordion__item\" >\n                <h3 class=\"escoffier-accordion__item__header ui-accordion-header\" >What financial aid and scholarships are available?<\/h3>\n                <div>\n                    <span><p>There are a number of funding sources and federal financial aid options available to those who apply and qualify. These can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Federal Grants<\/li>\n<li>Federal Student and Parent Loans<\/li>\n<li>Federal Work-Study Jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A wide range of merit-based or need-based scholarships may also be available, plus personal circumstances and location-specific scholarships; school-specific scholarships; competition-based scholarships; veteran and military scholarships; demographic-based scholarships; and employer-based scholarships. Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships page<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the enrollment process, students may choose to work with Escoffier\u2019s Financial Aid department to secure student loans, grants, and scholarships to fund their programs. They begin by filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae)<\/a>, which will determine their eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div\n            class=\" policy-section escoffier-page-builder-section\"\n                        >\n            <div class=\"escoffier-policy\">\n            <div class=\"escoffier-policy\">\n                            <p class=\"escoffier-policy__heading\">Non-Discrimination<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"escoffier-policy__body escoffier-body \">Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status or political affiliation in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, financial assistance programs, job placement services, or any other school-sponsored program. 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