Columbia Southern University

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21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561

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About

Columbia Southern University

What They’re Known For

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is one of the nation’s first completely online colleges, founded to provide a much-needed alternative to traditional classroom-based education. Though CSU started with environmental management and safety degrees, the university quickly expanded to include diverse curricular options, including business administration, computer science, and much more. The university prides itself on serving busy adults, working professionals, military personnel, and anyone seeking a convenient, accessible college experience.

Unique Opportunities

Columbia Southern University combines a high-quality, professionally-relevant education with the flexibility of online learning.

CSU’s highly praised bachelor’s degree in Fire Science is recognized by the National Fire Academy.
CSU provides textbooks at no additional cost through the Book Grant / Loan-a-Book Programs, as long as the student passes the course.
CSU is one of only 140 schools approved to offer upfront tuition assistance through the U.S. Army’s tuition assistance portal, GoArmyEd.
Students benefit from the convenience of open enrollment and flexible course start dates. They can customize their programs to suit their schedules.

Why We Love CSU:

The university is accredited by the Distance Education Training Council (DETC).
CSU does not require minimum entrance scores for the ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT.
Students enjoy a personalized educational experience with one-on-one faculty support and readily-available tutoring.

Accreditation

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. All CSU programs have been reviewed and approved by DETC.

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Tuition Assistance, Veterans Affairs benefits

School FAFSA Code: 041215

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:

Distance Education and Training Council Accrediting Commission
Institution Type:

Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Term and Per-Course schedules are available at CSU.
Delivery Format:

Courses are delivered entirely online.
Carnegie Classification:

Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:

It is necessary that CSU students have access to the Internet and an e-mail account in order to complete a program of study at CSU. If personal Internet service is unavailable, you are encouraged to contact local libraries, schools, or a public business.
Geographic Restrictions:

Columbia Southern University welcomes students from the United States, the Armed Forces, and Canada.
On-Campus Requirement:

There are no on campus requirements.
Loans Offered:

Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Tuition Assistance, Veterans Affairs benefits
School FAFSA Code: 041215
Registration Details:

CSU will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your applicant materials including any prior academic credit. This report will outline those courses we have determined you should take and those courses for which we have accepted transfer credit.

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