New partnership with Mission43
With a commitment to increasing access and reducing barriers for military students, Boise State University’s Division of Extended Studies has partnered with Mission43 to expand educational opportunities for the military.
This partnership is a vital component of Boise State Military Programs, a part of the Division of Extended Studies, and the goal to modernize the university’s relationship with the military community by expanding access and reducing barriers for active duty, National Guard and reserve students at Boise State.
Mission43, an initiative of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, is a statewide military and veteran program providing Idaho service members, veterans and military spouses resources to excel academically and to successfully transition to Idaho careers after their military service.
“When it comes to education, employment and engagement, Mission43 provides Idaho’s military, veterans and military spouses opportunities and resources faster and better than any other state,” said Mission43’s Education Director Alison Garrow. “We are a growing community who all believe there is much more to accomplish after the military.”
This partnership seeks to assist currently serving military members, veterans and military spouses with educational opportunities on their path to success.
“This partnership was formed because, by combining the strengths of Boise State and Mission43, we can make Idaho the greatest place in the world for the world’s greatest military to get their education,” stated Sean Hunter, director of Community-Based Educational Outreach Programs at Boise State, who is also a current service member in the Idaho National Guard.
“By combining the strengths of Boise State and Mission43, we can make Idaho the greatest place in the world for the world’s greatest military to get their education.”
Sean Hunter
director of Community-Based Educational Outreach Programs at Boise State
The partnership with Mission43 includes two launch initiatives: implementing a concierge-level higher education service model for Mission43 members and ensuring that every Airman in Idaho earns their Associate of Applied Science through the Community College of the Air Force.
Concierge-level higher education service program
The concierge-level higher education service program aims to provide educational opportunities for service members at all stages in their lives and careers.
This service initiative provides program exploration, application assistance, financial guidance and career planning for Mission43 veterans, military service members and their spouses. Additionally, the Boise State Military Programs will provide all Mission43 members with an application or intent to enroll fee waiver.
Both Boise State and Mission43 understand that each veteran, service member or military spouse has unique education needs. Through the concierge-level higher education service program, service members can receive the individualized support they need to further their education.
Community College of the Air Force completion program
The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) completion program will assist all Idaho Airmen in completing their Associate of Applied Science with no additional student out-of-pocket tuition expenses.
“We are so excited to partner with Boise State University in equipping airmen with resources they need to reach their education goals and take the next step toward promotability,” said Garrow. “We want to see every Airman in Idaho earn their CCAF degree and consider Idaho as home after the military.”
“We are so excited to partner with Boise State University in equipping airmen with resources they need to reach their education goals.”
Alison Garrow
education director for Mission43
The CCAF completion program offers courses in a distance learning format, allowing students to pursue their degree anytime, anywhere. A fully online pathway allows active duty, guard and reserve airmen to complete their Associate of Applied Science through the Community College of the Air Force in less than one year by satisfying general education credits at Boise State University.
Service members can complete their CCAF degree at no cost when using Federal Tuition Assistance and the Boise State Tuition Assistance Promise Program. With personalized advising from start to finish, service members can complete their CCAF degree and continue pursuing education beyond an associate’s degree with a seamless transition into Boise State bachelor’s degree programs.
This program’s goal is for every Airman in Idaho to have the resources and support they need to advance their education.
This program’s goal is for every Airman in Idaho to have the resources and support they need to advance their education.
A continued commitment to service
Boise State Military Programs and Mission43 understand the unique needs of military students and the value of education.
“Boise State University’s Military Programs is committed to providing Idaho’s military with world-class service,” said Hunter. “We are extremely thankful for this partnership with Mission43 to expand and enhance that service to our military and veterans. Our sincere goal is that this partnership will not only benefit Idaho service members but also serve as a model for institutions nationwide for what it means to commit to serving military students.”
“We are extremely thankful for this partnership with Mission43 to expand and enhance that service to our military and veterans.”
Sean Hunter
director of Community-Based Educational Outreach Programs at Boise State
This partnership provides more opportunities and resources for military students in Idaho to pursue their education at Boise State.
Story by Erin Taylor for Boise State Extended Studies