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Columbia College of Missouri Launches Initiative to Support Military Students During Federal Government Shutdown
The college supports active-duty and reserve military students with full tuition coverage during the shutdown’s funding freeze, ensuring uninterrupted education through Dec. 13, officials said.
- As the federal government shutdown begins its second week, Columbia College announced the 'You Stand For Us, We Stand By You' award to cover military tuition assistance for affected students.
- The shutdown began Oct. 1 and froze all military tuition assistance programs, affecting one-third of Columbia College students across more than 15 locations nationwide.
- Columbia College's bridge program provides full tuition assistance through the remainder of the Fall 2025 Semester, with automatic participation for current students, support for those who previously dropped courses and immediate awards for new eligible military students seeking immediate awards.
- Columbia College says the program prevents active-duty service members, reservists, and National Guard personnel from interruption, said Dr. Sandra Hamar 'These men and women selflessly serve our country and deserve our very best, and we are making sure they can continue in pursuit of their educational goals'.
- The college, recognized as a Purple Heart College, counts nearly 100,000 alumni worldwide, including more than 34,000 military-connected graduates, and President Dr. David Russell said 'For more than 50 years, Columbia College has been proud to serve those who serve our nation'.
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Columbia College launches tuition program for military students amid government shutdown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the federal government shutdown nears the two-week mark, Columbia College is stepping in to support military students by launching a tuition assistance program. The college announced the creation of the "You Stand For Us, We Stand By You” program in a news release on Monday. The release states that the program is for active service members, reservists and National Guard members. Military members could miss a paycheck on W…
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