Bridge program covers tuition assistance for service members affected by funding freeze

COLUMBIA, Mo. , Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, Columbia College of Missouri today announced the "You Stand For Us, We Stand By You" award, a bridge program through which the College will temporarily cover tuition assistance for all affected military students during the funding lapse. Columbia College of Missouri will cover tuition assistance for affected military students during the federal shutdown.

The program ensures that active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard personnel enrolled at Columbia College can continue their education without interruption or out-of-pocket costs while their federal tuition assistance remains

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