Amazon Career Choice
Columbus State is a proud educational partner of Amazon Career Choice
Amazon's Career Choice is an innovative program uniquely designed to upskill Amazon
employees who are interested in pursuing a future outside of Amazon. By partnering
with Columbus State to deliver education and training for high-demand careers, Amazon
is proud to give eligible employees the funding they need to make a move and pursue
their aspirations.
Amazon will pre-pay for eligible students to pursue noncredit Basic English classes, associate degrees or certificates at Columbus State. Funding—up to $5,250 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,625 per year for part-time employees—can be used for tuition, books, and mandatory fees.
Getting Started
1. To see if you are eligible for the Career Choice benefit and view available Career paths, please visit: atoz.amazon.work/career_choice/
2. Apply for admission to Columbus State.
For questions, email the Admissions Department at admissions@cscc.edu or call (614) 287-2669.
Credit programs and certificates
3. Register for a Placement Test.
4. Meet with an academic advisor to choose your classes.
5. Apply for your payment request at atoz.amazon.work/career_choice/
Submit tuition payment request online through the Amazon Career Choice portal at least one week prior to the start of classes.
When submitting a Payment Request for credit courses please choose the correct area of study and click on the correspondent ”Request payment” link.
6. Pay your student share of tuition and buy your textbooks. Keep the receipt for reimbursement.
*Parking fee is not included for pre-pay or reimbursement.
Non-credit Basic English courses:
3. Register for the Basic English Placement Test to determine your English level.
4. Apply for your payment request at atoz.amazon.work/career_choice/
Submit tuition payment request online through the Amazon Career Choice portal at least one week prior to the start of classes.
When submitting a Payment Request for non-credit English courses, please click “Request payment” in the “Foundational skills programs” section.
5. Buy your textbooks, and keep the receipt for reimbursement.
*Parking fee is not included for pre-pay or reimbursement.
For assistance:
Contact your local Amazon Human Resources Office
Email Columbus State at cewdreg@cscc.edu
Call 614-287-5858 (English) or 614-287-3929 (Spanish)
or visit
The Non-Credit Registration Office
315 Cleveland Ave., Room 1090
Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus State: A Leader in Career-Ready Programs
We work closely with local employers to ensure we're offering the right degrees and certificates for Central Ohio's workforce. We offer:
- Two-year associate degrees in high-demand fields such as IT, health sciences, engineering and manufacturing that qualify you for a job immediately after graduation.
- Associate degrees that fulfill the first two years of a bachelor's degree, allowing you to start your degree with our small class sizes and low tuition.
- Short-term certificates that train you for a job quickly, or add a new skill to your resume.
- Noncredit Basic English courses.
About Columbus State
Columbus State has been helping working adults get to the next level of their careers since 1963.
At Columbus State, we offer programs designed to prepare you for the career you want. We work closely with regional employers to understand the skills they look for in job candidates, and translate that knowledge into our classes so you graduate ready to work. Our graduates are on the front lines in STEM, business, manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, hospitality, and more. We're also a local leader in online learning, which gives you the flexibility to schedule your classes around your busy schedule.
Our commitment to student success doesn't stop at the classroom. Check out our Campus Life and Military & Veterans Services, and our Career Services office is here to help you find a job after graduation.
About Amazon Career Choice
Launched in 2012, Amazon Career Choice:
- Is live in 14 countries (U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, South Africa, Costa Rica, Slovakia and Australia) with plans to expand into other international markets.
- Has had more than 25,000 associates participate globally since inception (18,000 in the U.S.).
- Funds college tuition, as well as career trainings, high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications in the United States.