Blue Star Families
Welcome, Blue Star Families Members
Through this partnership with the Coalition for the Common Good and co-founders Antioch and Otterbein Universities, Blue Star Families Members are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition for the full catalog of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. This includes BA Degree Completion, Counseling, MBA programs, and more. Immediate household family members of active Blue Star Families Members are also eligible for these partnership benefits.
Available Programs Include
If you are ready to begin your journey with Antioch today, you can!
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate
Our Perinatal Mental Health Certificate doesn't just enhance your résumé—it empowers you to be a lifeline to families during their most vulnerable moments. Counselors, marriage and family therapists, nurses, and allied health professionals have worked together in cross-disciplinary collaboration. This one-year certificate offers online and synchronous classes to meet you where you are.
This certificate is supported by PMH-C prepared counseling faculty, nursing faculty, and community partner lecturers from a wide range of health disciplines.
We understand that the path to higher education isn't always straightforward. Whether you're returning to complete your degree or transferring credits from a community college, Bachelor's Completion is committed to inclusive, transformative education that empowers students to achieve their academic goals while making a positive impact in the world.
Develop the clinical skills that help your clients while applying your emerging, unique professional style. At Antioch University, we leverage experiential learning, internships, research studies, outreach projects, and other student participation opportunities to enhance the educational experience beyond the classroom. Our counseling and therapy programs intertwine rigorous academic coursework and experiential learning opportunities, giving you the comprehensive training needed to launch your career and start creating lasting change in the world.
Certificate in Trauma Counseling
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Trauma Counseling is designed to provide convenient, high-quality, specialized training for mental health providers who want to specialize in working with trauma survivors and those actively experiencing trauma. The certificate program is offered primarily through online courses and will enable clinicians to understand better-specialized issues, current treatment trends, and advocacy efforts, enhance communication with and effectively support persons experiencing trauma. The certificate program is open to those with a graduate degree in an allied mental health profession. All courses are consistent with CACREP accreditation requirements.
Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is open to those who already hold a master’s degree in Counseling yet do not meet the current educational requirements for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or licensed professional counselor in their state. This certificate allows counselors with specializations in other areas (e.g., school, career, vocational rehabilitation counseling) to gain the additional specialized academic courses currently required for professional counseling licensure. The certificate is 9-15 credits, depending on the number of courses you need for licensure.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)
Antioch’s CACREP-accredited Master’s in Counseling program accepts students from all undergraduate degrees looking to learn how to make a positive impact on those who need help the most. The program prepares you to work as a professional counselor to promote mental health, well-being, and social justice for a diverse, multicultural, and global community.
The Online delivery of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling includes online courses, intensive face-to-face clinical learning (either virtual or in person), and experiential learning in fieldwork focused on the development of your professional identity. Our faculty encourages an active, thorough, and continued examination of your development in the role of a professional counselor.
Antioch’s MBA is designed as a series of 7-week online courses, taken one course at a time. It’s a demanding program – but work-life balance is important, and graduate school needs to fit into your life.
- 36-credits. Earn your MBA in two years or less
- 100% online learning, 24/7 access to classwork and resources for convenience
- Three entry points – begin your MBA in January, May, or September
- No GMAT required. We value you and your experiences
We’re an active member of Net Impact. With over 300 chapters in nearly 40 countries, Net Impact programs help new leaders broaden their thinking, build their networks, and scale their impact beyond just individual action. You’ll have an opportunity to participate in special projects and innovative initiatives.
Online does not mean isolated! Faculty are active practitioners in their field. They are engaged and present throughout the class. Video, audio, guest speakers, and other tools keep things vibrant and moving forward
Your classmates are just as intelligent, engaged, and purpose-driven as you are
You’ll love networking and learning from each other
Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program is dedicated to engaging working professionals in the interdisciplinary study, research, and practice of leading positive change in workplaces, schools, organizations, and communities across the country and the world.
This program offers flexibility for adult students, allowing them to live anywhere and take classes while working full-time. Students stay connected via three residencies each year (for three years) and a thriving online community. Take advantage of this innovative and enriching opportunity to expand your professional life and career.
Explore and register for Antioch University’s upcoming professional development and learning courses and opportunities.
Ready to Apply and Use Your 15% Tuition Discount?
Please use this form, and our Admissions Team will reach out to build a tailored plan for you - and apply your 15% Tuition Discount.
Your Financial Benefits As A Partner
As a Coalition for the Common Good partner, Blue Star Families Members are eligible for the following benefits:
- 15% Tuition Discount - As a partner of the Coalition for the Common Good, Blue Star Families Members receive a 15% Tuition Discount on degree programs. The Tuition Discount also extends to include all immediate household family members.
- $500 Tuition Bonus - Attend a university degree program Information Session Event, and receive a $500 tuition bonus that will be applied toward your program when you enroll at Antioch University. See all events here.
- $6000 President’s Merit Scholarships - New students seeking a master’s degree with a minimum 3.40 GPA and work/life experience are eligible for awards of $6000, distributed equally over the first two academic years of the student’s program, and students must remain enrolled full-time.
- $12,000 President’s Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship - Beginning in Summer 2026, 24 students per year will be awarded fellowships of $12,000 that can be applied to any of Antioch University’s doctoral programs.
- Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship - Dependents of Blue Star Families Members are eligible for Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship, which includes up to $80,000 for tuition for undergraduate programs at Otterbein.
Learn more about the Advantage Partnership Scholarship for Blue Star Families Members-affiliated students and families.
Additional Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Students can apply for various grants and scholarships to help fund their education, and all institutional scholarships and scholarships from outside organizations are now housed under one site here - Scholarship Universe
Financial Aid
Many students take advantage of financial aid options to fund their education. Antioch University’s Financial Aid team can design an aid package based on your eligibility and personal level of need. We’ll help you explore a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid options. You’re welcome to either contact the Financial Aid Office or apply now to see what choices are available for you.
"As an educator, military and veteran advocate, and spouse-turned-caregiver to my hero husband, I have dedicated my work at Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio to supporting military, veteran, and caregiver families through connection, advocacy, and resource access. Education played a vital role in my transition from National Guard spouse to caregiver, shaping both my personal and professional journey. Through my work with Blue Star Families and this partnership, I hope to open doors to greater opportunities and help pave a path forward for others whose journeys may be similar to mine."
Dr. Geri Lynn Maples
Program Director, Blue Star Families of Dayton and Southwestern Ohio
About the Coalition for the Common Good
Unbound by geography, Coalition for the Common Good uses the combined resources of the member institutions to develop and deliver targeted educational and professional development programs that meet the unique requirements of our communities through academic partnerships with local businesses and employers.
The Coalition for the Common Good is designed to be a unique national university system — truly the first of its kind — of multiple institutions of higher education with complementary, high-quality academic programs, geographic diversity, and innovative approaches to undergraduate and graduate education and lifelong learning.
