Empower Your Workforce
with the Nation’s Most Affordable
Business Bachelor’s Degree

100% Mobile | Accredited | Self-Paced

It’s Time for Your Team to SOAR™

Unlock potential and cultivate a thriving workplace—one that empowers employees, supports professional growth, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

SOAR™ by Cornerstone University opens doors for individuals who never had the chance to start—or finish—their degree due to life’s demands.

By removing cost barriers and offering a revolutionary 100% mobile learning model, the SOAR platform makes earning a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Business Management flexible, accessible, and achievable—right from a smartphone, no laptop required.

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About Us

Transforming Education Access—One Student at a Time

In 2022, Cornerstone University identified a critical need: over one million Michiganders had started—but never completed—a college degree including many who had even attempted other non-traditional adult-learner focused programs. This insight sparked the creation of SOAR™, a transformative initiative designed to remove barriers for students to higher education.

What is SOAR?

SOAR™ by Cornerstone University is the nation’s first accredited, 100% mobile, self-paced, and most affordable bachelor’s degree in business. Designed to meet the needs of today’s learners, SOAR™ removes financial barriers, expands access, and aligns with employer demands. Through mobile microlearning, students acquire real-world skills that they can apply immediately, transforming the way education is delivered and experienced.

Learn more about the SOAR program features and student benefits.  

The SOAR™ Partner Program

Invest in your people. Transform your culture. Partner with purpose.

The SOAR™ Partner Program is designed for forward-thinking businesses and member-based organizations that believe in the power of education to grow teams, attract talent, and build lasting impact.

At no cost to join, SOAR™ Partners empower their employees or members with access to flexible, mobile-first learning backed by Cornerstone University — including exclusive scholarships and other high-value perks.

Whether you’re building a stronger workplace or offering added value to your members, SOAR™ is your strategic partner in developing people.

Which Type of Partner are You?

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.

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

SOAR Partners & Supporters

SOAR™ Partners are visionary businesses and organizations dedicated to investing in their people.
Automotive Retail
Consulting & Staffing
Finance
Fuel & Oil
Printing & Marketing

Want YOUR employer to be a SOAR Partner? 

Meet the SOAR™ Partner Development Team
Your Bridge Between Education and Workforce Growth

Our Partner Development team collaborates with talent services professionals, HR leaders, business owners, and nonprofit executives to build meaningful partnerships that empower employees and strengthen organizational culture. Whether you’re just exploring SOAR™ or ready to launch, we’re here to support your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this partnership program cost my company?

Becoming a SOAR Partner is free.

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

No. In fact, you can use our scholarship as your tuition assistance program

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

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

We offer strategic business management courses. Our unique academic approach to talent development is to address the skill gaps currently lacking within most industries. Download the 40-course guide.

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.

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

We have several more offerings planned for the future. Our current offering is a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Business Management.

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

Find answers to student and program questions.

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CONTACT US
1001 East Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
soarpartners@cornerstone.edu
616-222-1433
 

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