Academic Catalog - New England Culinary Institute

The Review Committee will evaluate transcripts based
on curriculum, courses taken, grade point average, and
class rank. As stated above, the Admissions Committee
reserves the right to request additional information or
to require a personal interview. Interviews may be
conducted over the telephone or in person.
International students should refer to the International
Students section of this catalog for additional
requirements.
Bachelor of Arts Programs
Students wishing to enroll or transfer into in NECI’s
upper-division Bachelor of Arts programs in Food and
Beverage Business Management or Culinary Arts are
expected to have appropriate culinary and food service
industry knowledge. Appropriate culinary and industry
knowledge is assessed through a review of practical
work experience, prior education and interviews. It is
recommended that students submit a resume with their
application materials.
Online Bachelor of Arts Programs
Students wishing to enroll in NECI’s online, upperdivision
Bachelor of Arts programs in Culinary Arts
and Food and Beverage Business Management should
refer to NECI.edu. Since these programs do not include
an internship requirement students will be required – as
a condition of admission to the program – to be
actively employed or have appropriate work
experience in an industry-related position. A current
resume must be submitted with the application.
In addition to the admissions requirements listed
below, students applying to this program must have
access to adequate resources. Please refer to the
Computer Requirements section of the Student
Handbook or the information is also available online
at NECI.edu.
Financial Aid
New England Culinary Institute has a range of loan and
scholarship opportunities for students with
demonstrable financial need. The Admissions
department can provide applicants with information
about scholarships, sponsorships and employment
opportunities while attending school. No applicant
should hesitate to apply for admission because of
financial circumstances alone.
Eligibility for financial aid will be determined from
information provided by the student on the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Application forms for financial aid and complete
instructions are available from the Admissions
department.
Because of the ongoing changes in federal legislation,
NECI does not include financial aid details in this
catalog. For the most up-to-date information, you may
consult the Financial Aid Fact Booklet. For a copy of
the Financial Aid Fact Booklet, please call
877.223.6324, visit NECI.edu, email
admissions@neci.edu or write to:
Admissions Department
New England Culinary Institute
56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
State Aid: NECI is certified by the Vermont State
Board of Education as a bona fide institution of higher
learning. Instate students may apply for financial aid
made available by the state.
Veterans’ Educational Benefits: All degree and
certificate programs at NECI are approved by the
Vermont State Approving Agency for veteran
educational benefits. For eligibility determination,
contact your local Veterans Administration Regional
Office.
The Application Process
You can begin the application process online at
https://student.neci.edu/ or you can request an
application by contacting the Admissions department
at 877.223.6324. Please indicate the program for which
you are applying.
Completed applications can be mailed to:
Admissions
New England Culinary Institute
56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602.
Materials submitted as part of the application process
are not returned to the applicant; please retain a
duplicate copy of all information sent out as part of the
admissions process.
Transcripts and Records
Contact the schools you have listed on your application
(high school, vocational school, college) and ask that
official transcripts of your grades/credentials earned be
sent to the NECI Admissions Office. If you hold a
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