Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University is a 4 Year, For Profit university located at POB 3110, Orange Beach, AL. Students at Columbia Southern University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree programs.

Columbia Southern University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Columbia Southern University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Columbia Southern University has GI Bill®-approved programs
• Columbia Southern University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Columbia Southern University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Columbia Southern University offers  credit for military
• Columbia Southern University awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Columbia Southern University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Columbia Southern University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Columbia Southern University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Columbia Southern University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Columbia Southern University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Columbia Southern University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Columbia Southern University does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Columbia Southern University is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Columbia Southern University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Columbia Southern University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

What are Columbia Southern University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

At $250 per credit hour Columbia Southern University's tuition rate for active military does not exceed the military tuition assistance rate cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.

Please contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Columbia Southern University's online tuition rates for active military?

At $250 per credit hour Columbia Southern University's tuition rate for active military does not exceed the military tuition assistance rate cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.

Please contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Columbia Southern University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Columbia Southern University offers online degree programs.

Is Columbia Southern University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Columbia Southern University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.