Applying to the Louisiana Culinary Institute

Resources and Information for Potential Students

 

 

Download Application

  

Pay the $25 Application Fee (non-refundable) via PayPal, using the link below.

Please include the applicant's name in the notes/comment section or email the payor's name and applicant's name to admissions@louisianaculinary.com, so that we may properly apply the payment to the correct applicant.

 

  

                 

  


Admission Requirements and Procedures

Upon successful completion of the following requirements and procedures, potential students can proceed with the enrollment process.

For all programs applicants must have:

  • Proof of High School graduation, which includes a High School Diploma, official High School Transcripts, GED, DD Form 214, or official College Transcripts
  • Completed an application
  • Paid the registration fee (registration fee is refunded if applicant is not accepted)
  • Completed the Wonderlic Test with a minimum composite score of 2 or the COMPASS test (waived for applicants holding an Associate Degree or higher, or applicants who submit an official college transcript evidencing successful completion (grade "C" or higher) in a college level Math and English class)
  • Completed the Louisiana Culinary Institute developed Culinary Math Test
  • Provided three references (at least one from a person in the food service industry)
  • Completed a short essay (500 words) as to why they wish to pursue a career in the food service industry
  • Successfully completed interviews with at least three faculty members (each faculty member will submit an interview score sheet to the Acceptance Committee)

The Acceptance Committee will then consider all of the above requirements and procedures in order to determine whether a potential student will be accepted or denied admission.

  

Financial Aid and Assistance

 

The Louisiana Culinary Institute offers Financial Aid for those who qualify in the form of Title IV Federal Student Aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Plus Loans, etc.) and Veteran Affairs Aid (GI Bill, etc.), as well as Financial Assistance information on Private Education Loans (SLM, etc.). Scholarships are also available for those who qualify (ProStart Scholarships, etc.).

Requirements and regulations for government sponsored aid and assistance programs are followed and cannot be modified, changed or waived by the Louisiana Culinary Institute.

 

For information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.

 

ProStart Students

The Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI) is a proud sponsor of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (LRAEF) and the National ProStart Program.  To that extent, LCI offers scholarships to students completing the ProStart Program, as well as the ability to earn advanced credits for some of its classes.  To learn more about the LCI ProStart Culinary Excellence Scholarship, click here.  To learn more about LCI's advanced credit policy, click here.

 

  

Transfer Credits

The Louisiana Culinary Institute offers transfer credits for students who qualify.  To learn more about transfer credits, click here.
 
 
 

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10550 Airline Highway | Map
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Toll Free: 877.533.3198
Fax: 225.769.8792
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