From staff reports
Columbia (Mo.) College recently announced that it will expand its popular Military Affiliated Benefit program as part of the institution’s continued commitment to serving members of the U.S. military, installation employees and their families.
Starting March 1, all spouses and dependents (younger than 25) of currently serving military members and all military installation employees nationwide are now eligible for the college’s Military Affiliated Benefit. Spouses and dependents of installation employees, meanwhile, are eligible for 15% off the college’s regular tuition rate.
The offer previously was available only to those at an installation that housed a Columbia College location or education center but now is available to all military-affiliated individuals.
“Expanding the Military Affiliated Benefit program to all who serve our country reflects our steadfast desire to provide access to quality, affordable education,” said Columbia College President Dr. David Russell, a retired Army lieutenant colonel. “The MAB is our way of honoring members of the Armed Forces and their families for the sacrifices they make every day to protect our freedoms.”
Columbia College celebrated 50 years of its partnership with the U.S. military in 2023 and has over 20,000 military-affiliated alumni. The college serves current service members, veterans and military families online and at more than 20 locations nationwide, 14 of which are on military installations.
For more information on the college’s Military Affiliated Benefit program, please contact the Center for Student Success at Success@CCIS.edu or 573-875-7252.
