Central State Global Union Program now available
Central State University’s online unit, Central State Global, is excited to announce our new partnership with Union Plus, the AFL-CIO's member benefits program.
The Central State Global Union Program is designed to help union members and their families complete their bachelor’s degrees while reducing out-of-pocket costs. The program provides financial aid, and grants to eligible union members and their immediate families.
Who can apply?
Eligibility requirements
You must be a member of a qualifying AFL-CIO union or the immediate family member of a qualifying AFL-CIO union member. Eligibility will be verified at the time of enrollment for those students receiving a Central State Global Union Grant.
- Students must have transferable college credits from a regionally accredited institution. If the student has fewer than 30 credits, the student will need to submit an official high school transcript.
- Grant recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.2 or higher.
Note: When completing the Central State Global admissions application form, be sure to select Global Union in the Student type field.
What official documents are needed?
- Union Membership Verification Form. Affiliated Union members and eligible family members must complete and submit their Union Membership Verification Form during the application process before a final application decision.
- Official transcript. All official transcripts must be submitted directly from all your previously attended institutions to Central State University at onlineadmissions@centralstate.edu.
- Review frequently asked questions below section for more detailed information.
Tips for completing the program application
Make sure you are completing the application Central State Global Union Program correctly. Learn tips for completing the Central State Global Union Program application by clicking the link below.
Global Union application deadlines for the next available semester start dates
Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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Full Term & Term A must apply before August 1, 2024 Term B must apply before October 3, 2024 | Full Term & Term A must apply before January 3, 2025 Term B must apply before March 7, 2025 |
FAQs list
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Pell-eligible students will not see any changes in the program and will not have an out-of-pocket cost for tuition and most fees. The only fee Pell-eligible students must pay is a $150 processing fee at the beginning of each enrollment term, which will be an out-of-pocket expense.
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This new lower tuition rate will replace the Merit based Institutional aid (the GPA based scholarships) that CSU has been offering to help lower the out-of-pocket expense for Global Union program students.
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Yes, the $150 Processing Fee is charged each semester to cover the cost of your books.
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The tuition rate is $250 per credit for in-state and out- of-state students. A total of 12-18 credit hours will be charged at a full-time rate of 12-18 credits, e.g., a maximum of $3,000.
The new lower tuition rate will replace the Merit based Institutional aid (the GPA based scholarships) that CSU has been offering to help lower the out-of-pocket expense for Global Union program students.
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- Business Administration — Management concentration
- Criminal Justice
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Education Studies
- Primary PK-5 Program
- Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate — K12)
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A semester is 16 weeks long. An enrollment term is offered in two 8-week sessions. Students in union programs typically enroll in eight-week sessions but can enroll in a 16-week semester.
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Yes, loans are available to those who submit a FAFSA and qualify. If you plan to use loans, the Department of Education requires you to enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester. To request loans students in the Global Union program must complete the Student Loan Request Form.
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Visit the Central State Global Union Program Enrollment Process for more information on next steps.