Fund Your Education
Whether you're enrolled in program for college credit or pursuing short-term, noncredit coursework, we will help you find funding for your education. We're continually working to identify federal, state, and local funding sources for students. And if your current employer offers tuition reimbursement, we can help you find programs that qualify.
Earn-and-Learn
Combine college and career with our earn-and-learn programs, which focus on paid work-study and apprenticeship opportunities.
Earn & Learn Program | 2 Years
IT Flexible Apprenticeship
The IT Flexible Apprenticeship program blends classroom and lab learning with a paid apprenticeship at a regional employer partner.
Earn & Learn Program | 2 Years
Certificate Pathways Scholarship
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, we can offer a $2,000 scholarship for a select list of short-term certificates.
Scholarship| 6 Weeks - 1 Year
Tuition Reimbursement
Many Columbus State programs are eligible for employer education benefits, including tuition assistance.
Training Funding | 6 weeks - 2 Years
Retraining Assistance
Are you a dislocated worker, rejoining the workforce after caring for family, experienced some income instability, been laid off, or lost your job as a result of international trade? Columbus State can help you apply for retraining funding, such as TAA or WIOA.
Training Funding | Contact Us