Partnerships
Columbia International University offers exclusive tuition discounts through partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions. These partnerships provide employees, members, and their families with an affordable path to pursue a high-quality education.
Partnership Benefits
- $500 discount per semester for full-time studies and $250 discount per semester for part-time studies for graduate and undergraduate students who are degree-seeking
- $250 discount per semester only for doctoral level students who are degree seeking
- Develop your skills and improve your career opportunities
- Flexible online or residential format to work and pursue your educational goals
- Flexible credit transfer options for previous schooling
Current Partners
Churches
Church members as indicated by written statement from pastor or church leader.
Schools/Gap Years
Graduates and full-time employees of partnering institution.
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (seeking a graduate or postgraduate degree in education)
Business/Mission Organizations
Full-time employees, spouse, and dependents of employee.
Partner Eligibility & Benefits
Who Can Become A Partner?
- Churches – Church members need a written statement from pastor or church leader
- Schools/Gap Year Programs – Graduate and full-time employees of partnering institution
- Business/Mission Organizations – Full-time employees, spouse, and dependents of employees
Benefits to Employers
- Access to special tuition discount rate only available to CIU partners and constituents
- Strengthen and grow your company’s most important resource by promoting the educational and professional development of your employees
- Increase employee satisfaction and improve organizational retention by meeting needs of employees and their families
