NOCHI IS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

NOCHI has reached an exciting new milestone as an institution. We are thrilled to announce students can now take advantage of federal student aid to help cover the cost of NOCHI tuition. If you are considering training in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts, now is the time!

here’s how to begin

Complete your NOCHI Application.
Complete your 2025-26 FAFSA and enter NOCHI Federal Code: 043156.
Contact our Admissions Office for questions or to schedule a tour at admissions@nochi.org or 504-635-0011.

Wednesday Walkthroughs

Join our Director of Admissions on a tour of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute! Learn about our six-month certificate program while exploring our teaching kitchens, classrooms, and event spaces. If you love food, our accelerated and completely unique program can fast-track your career and broaden your network. Financial assistance available. Apply by April 1, 2025 to waive your application fee!

Questions about your application? Not sure where to start? We'll help you with that, too! Drop in anytime.

Come explore!

Wednesday, April 16
10 - 11 AM

Wednesday, April 23
10 - 11 AM

Wednesday, May 7
10 - 11 AM

Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LSFL) is a training program that opens career pathways in bartending and hospitality while providing life skills to members of our New Orleans community. LSFL provides specialized spirits industry skills and develops life skills to help program graduates land high-quality industry jobs within NOCHI and Diageo’s large network of employer partners. There is no cost to participate.

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NOCHI seeks Accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education

New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is applying to become a candidate for accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit comments on the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.

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New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI, or NO-kee) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates a diverse community of learners to sustain an ever-evolving hospitality industry. We offer a platform for professional and personal growth, increasing access and minimizing barriers to career pathways while supporting the promotion and economic development of the culinary arts and hospitality industry.