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Military & Veterans

Trade One Uniform You Love for Another

Students and a chef smile while working in a kitchen91ÃÛÌÒß¹ is Proud to Have Educated Students from All Branches of the U.S. Military

Choose 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ for your career training, and you'll be in good company. We value your commitment to our country’s future. Likewise, we’re committed to helping you build your future with a comprehensive culinary or hospitality education and a successful career. There are a range of active duty, reserve and veteran's benefits available to 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ students at our New York and Los Angeles campuses.

Our Training is Anything but Basic

91ÃÛÌÒß¹ offers a variety of career training programs — online or in-person at our New York and Los Angeles campuses — to make it as easy as possible for you to fit culinary school into your busy life. 

Our online programs include: Culinary Arts & Food Operations and Plant-Based Culinary Arts & Food Operations (online Pastry & Baking is coming soon). Our campus-based programs in New York and Los Angeles include: Culinary Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management and Hospitality & Hotel Management (New York only). Students enrolled online and those attending in person in NY or LA can earn a diploma. Students attending in LA have the option to pursue an associate degree. 

In just seven to 16 months, you could get a firm foundation in the discipline of your choice, either from the convenience of home or by attending an 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ campus in NY or LA.

But don't take our word for it, listen to what a student has to say.

Explore career opportunities inside and outside the kitchen, where 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ alumni have succeeded.

What you need to know

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91ÃÛÌÒß¹ Offers Military Personnel Tuition Assistance

We are proud to offer US military veterans tuition discounts. 91ÃÛÌÒß¹'s career training programs are approved by the New York State and California Approving Agencies to offer students:

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® educational benefits available to veterans and other eligible parties from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 91ÃÛÌÒß¹'s diploma and associate degree programs in Culinary Arts, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management and Hospitality & Hotel Management are eligible.
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91ÃÛÌÒß¹ is Even More Affordable with Discounts on Tuition, Fees & Charges

Students taking any of 91ÃÛÌÒ߹’s career training programs can receive an additional tuition discount on top of their military benefits upon presentation of appropriate military or veteran credentials.

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91ÃÛÌÒß¹ Has You Covered – with Plenty of Housing Options

The 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ Student Housing program helps students find housing in New York and Los Angeles’ most vibrant communities. Options can include fully furnished dorms or apartments with short-term leases – conveniently located in the trendiest neighborhoods. We work with third-party housing vendors to ensure there are options for every budget. Click here for further details about 91ÃÛÌÒß¹'s student housing program.

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The World Is Your Oyster

From award-winning restaurateurs and chefs to food media leaders, hotel managers and entrepreneurs, our alumni continue to rank among the noteworthy names in the food and hospitality industries. Each year, 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ places students in hands-on industry externships at hundreds of establishments. 91ÃÛÌÒß¹'s Career Services department also helps with initial and ongoing job placement assistance, including weekly alumni newsletters alerting you to available job opportunities.