Union Plus offers 4 year degree at little or no cost to members
Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program For Union Families
As a complement to the Union Plus Free College program, union members and their families can complete a Bachelor’s Degree online with little to no cost thanks to a partnership with Central State University (CSU).
An Associate degree or 60 credit hours in the intended major is required to enroll. Students who have earned an Associate Degree or college credit outside of their intended major, will begin with the Free College program at Eastern Gateway Community College and then, transfer into Bachelor’s Degree Completion program at CSU.
Student Success Grant Ensures Low Out-of-Pocket Costs
Students must apply for federal financial aid and use any grants to pay the tuition. They must also use any employer-sponsored tuition assistance. The Student Success Grant will be applied toward tuition, fees and books so the most full-time students will pay in annual out-of-pocket costs is $4,500 per year ($187.50 per credit). For many, it will be significantly less and for some, even zero (depending on available federal grants)*. E-textbooks and fees are included in the out-of-pocket maximum.
Bachelor’s Degrees Offered
Business Management
Teacher Education (Pre-K – 5th Grade)
Criminal Justice
Courses Start Every 8 Weeks
All courses are conducted online
Students can take one or more courses
Courses are offered in both 16- and 8-week formats
CSU accepts as many previous credits as possible
To get started
Go to bachelorsdegree.unionplus.org and select the "Get Started" button. Fill out your contact and union information (for membership verification), and your program of interest.
You'll be directed to complete the Central State University (CSU) application form and the financial aid form (FAFSA).
Applicants will be contacted by an enrollment specialist to help with any questions.
It’s just that easy to get started earning your degree today! What are you waiting for?