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Columbia Southern University pitches no‑cost learning partnership with El Paso, highlights veterans' benefits
Summary
Columbia Southern University representative David Cyr presented a non‑binding, no‑cost learning partnership with the City of El Paso that would extend a 10% tuition discount, partner scholarships and veteran‑focused services (ACE/JST transfer credit maximization, a full‑ride 'Forever Hero' scholarship up to 60 credits) to city employees and veterans.
David Cyr, a local resident and representative of Columbia Southern University (an online, private, for‑profit institution headquartered in Orange Beach, Alabama), briefed the Veterans Advisory Committee on university programs and a learning partnership with the City of El Paso.
Cyr described Columbia Southern as a fully accredited online institution that offers more than 140 degree and certificate programs, with flexible "life‑paced" start dates (11 start times per year) and…
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