INSIDE THE GATE
Expanding educational opportunity for City employees A partnership with the City of Columbia offers the City’s 1,500 employees a discounted tuition rate and helps them pursue additional educational opportunities through the college’s online and evening classes on Main Campus.
Fall 2020
College receives $1.38m to assist students
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A $1.38 million grant will help firstgeneration and low-income students and students with disabilities in the Day program earn their degrees. The grant will provide funding through the TRIO Student Support Services Program for the next five years. This is the fourth time the college has received a grant renewal since its establishment in 2001. TRIO staff are expected to support 172 students this year through tutoring, peer mentoring, financial literacy programs, career services workshops, cultural awareness activities and preparation for graduate school. –SF
“Recruiting and retaining a trained and well-educated workforce is critical for the City of Columbia,” said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece. “Thanks to this new partnership, City employees will have the opportunity to continue their education, improve their skills and deliver better service to taxpayers.” –SF
Students can apply online at apply.cis.edu, or contact Admissions at (573) 875-7352 or admissions@ccis.edu.
