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Accelerate Talent and Growth

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50% Less Tuition

SOAR™ — A New Pathway to Workforce-Ready Business Education

Employers need teams who can lead, communicate and manage daily operations with skill. Yet many employees can’t pursue a degree because of traditional education’s high cost or schedule barriers. SOAR™ removes those obstacles with nationally recognized, accredited Cornerstone University business degrees, delivered at half the cost of traditional online college via technology employees use every day — their smartphone. Employees gain applied skills in real time and bring Christian values-guided leadership to the work your organization depends on. It’s business education — and workforce partnerships — radically reimagined to accelerate talent growth.

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Why Partner with SOAR™ by Cornerstone University

Ranked by The Wall Street Journal as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2026, Cornerstone University brings the same respected School of Business & Innovation faculty into the SOAR™ experience. As a pioneer in Christian higher education and online learning, Cornerstone created SOAR™ to expand degree access for millions of working adults left behind by traditional college. Our faculty use their industry experience to design business programs and SOAR’s microlearning content that reflect current workforce needs.

As a proven professional training model, microlearning equips employees with relevant skills they can use immediately to benefit any business role in every industry.

  • Nationally recognized academic quality.
  • Clear alignment with workforce and industry needs.
  • Consistent instructional excellence from industry tested faculty
  • Integrated values-based leadership development approach.
  • Microlearning model to accelerate progress and degree completion.

How our market-aligned business degrees benefit employers

SOAR™ offers accredited Cornerstone University business degrees at 50% less tuition than the average for online private college. Anyone with a high school diploma can enroll and every industry organization can partner with Cornerstone to gain these in-demand accredited degree advantages:

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Business Foundations — Communication, finance, marketing, management, leadership, and business technology

Strategic Thinking — Analyze environments, spot opportunities and risks, and craft strategic plans.

Leadership & Teamwork — Explore how to motivate others, work in groups and support team success.

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Christian Principles — Apply timeless biblical values to decision-making, conflict-resolution, and relationships.

The SOAR™ Employer Partnerships

Support your teams and future workforce growth by choosing from two partnership options with SOAR by Cornerstone University. What the partnership provides:

SOAR™ Business Partner

A Business Partner is an organization committed to developing its workforce and building a thriving, growth-oriented culture.

Business Partner employees (and their immediate family members) receive up to a $1,950 annual scholarship, in addition to Federal or State aid.

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SOAR™ Member Partner

A Member Partner is an organization with a membership-based structure (i.e., chamber of commerce, credit union, gym) that serves both its members and employs staff.

Organization members (and their immediate family members) receive a 10% tuition scholarship on SOAR, traditional CU undergraduate programs, and CU online programs.

Organization employees (and immediate family members) receive up to a $1,950 annual scholarship, in addition to Federal or State aid.

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Let’s strengthen your organization’s impact — together.

SOAR™ Partners & Supporters

SOAR™ Partners are visionary businesses and organizations dedicated to investing in their people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this partnership program cost my company?

Becoming a SOAR™ Partner is free.

Is there any administration oversight?

We provide all the administrative work and provide you with all the necessary information for your employees.

Are we required to provide tuition assistance?

No. In fact, you can use our scholarship as your tuition assistance program. See details about tuition here

Is SOAR™ just for my members or employees?

No, SOAR™ benefits are extended to your immediate family including a brother, sister, father, legal guardian, mother, child, spouse, step-father, and step-mother.

Can the SOAR™ Partner Development team come to my workplace to conduct a SOAR™ manager/employee presentation?

Yes, we are happy to come to you to lead a “lunch and learn” presentation.

Can students start with no credits at all?

Yes! Students of all levels are accepted. You can be a freshman with zero credits or a transfer student, with up to 90 transferable credits in eligible coursework.

Do they have to start at a specific time?

No. Unlike traditional school schedules, SOAR™ accepts students year-round.

If my company does not have a Tuition Reimbursement Policy, can we still be a Partner?

Yes. In addition, SOAR™ can provide examples of Tuition Reimbursement policies to help you build your own.

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Is your organization a good fit? Contact the SOAR™ Partner Development Team by filling out the form to start the conversation.

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