ACE Mentor Program
The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. Capitol provides scholarships for ACE students.
Air University-Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)
The AU-ABC directs Airmen with associate in applied science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to accredited “military friendly” colleges and universities for completing a four-year degree. The program maximizes the application of military career education and training.
Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation
To promote access and opportunity for Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation students, Capitol Tech offers scholarships to any graduate of a Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation high school for full-time attendance at Capitol Tech in an on ground academic program.
City of Alexandria
Capitol Tech and the City of Alexandria have established a partnership in support of the training and education needs of the City of Alexandria employees. City of Alexandria employees receive a tuition discount.
Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI)
The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) mission is to provide cyber warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work and training to assist the U.S. Government, U.S. Military, commercial interest, and international partners.
First Generation College Bound
Since its start in 1990, First Generation College Bound has held after-school homework clubs at Capitol to help teens become the first in their families to attend college.
FIRST Robotics Competition
Annually, Capitol annually hosts the Chesapeake Regional remote kickoff for the international robotics contest. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) strives to inspire high school students to be part of the nation’s next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers and technicians. Capitol provides scholarships for FIRST students.
Fort Meade Alliance
As a part of the Fort Meade Alliance, Capitol works together with business and community leaders to promote and support Fort George G. Meade.
Future Kings
Future Kings is an after-school program for young men in under-served communities to explore career opportunities in STEM. To promote access and opportunity for Future Kings participants, Capitol Tech offers scholarships to any Future Kings participant for full-time attendance at Capitol Tech in an on ground academic program.
Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT)
The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) is the nation’s leading cybersecurity think tank. ICIT programs and initiatives support cybersecurity leaders and practitioners in all 16 critical infrastructure sectors.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Capitol is a participating university partner with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Master’s students who hold full or graduate student membership in IEEE at the time of registration will receive a 10 percent discount on tuition charges upon verification.
Maryland MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)
Maryland MESA prepares K-12 students for academic and professional careers in mathematics, engineering, science and technology.
Maryland National Guard
Capitol has established a partnership with the Maryland National Guard that allows guard members to take up to 12 credit hours per academic year at one-half the full tuition cost. Capitol is the only institution that offers members such a substantial discount on master’s and undergraduate programs.
Maryland Space Grant Consortium (MDSGC)
The MDSGC, part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, contributes to the nation’s science enterprise by funding research, education, and public service projects through a national network of 52 college-based Space Grant consortia.
Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA)
MCPA is dedicated to developing American military cyber professionals and investing in our nation’s future through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The MCPA serves the functions of a regimental association for the American military cyber community.
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE)
Capitol Tech and the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) have established a partnership in support of the training and education needs of the NAEMSE members. NAEMSE members receive a tuition discount.
National Cryptologic University (NCU)
Capitol established a partnership with the NSA’s National Cryptologic University to provide National Security Agency employees and Department of Defense partners with the opportunity to transfer NCS credits toward completing their degree at Capitol. Degrees applicable to this program include bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate.
National CyberWatch Center
Capitol is a member of the National CyberWatch Center, an Advanced Technological Education Center funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The center, founded in 2005 as a consortium for ten institutions in the DC metro area, has grown to 95 member institutions across 29 states and the District of Columbia. The National CyberWatch Center’s mission is to increase the quantity and quality of the cybersecurity workforce through increased education, curriculum development, faculty development, student development, career pathway exploration and development and public awareness.
National Defense University (NDU)
Capitol has partnered with the National Defense University iCollege (formerly Information Resource Management College) to advance the professional skills and knowledge of active-duty military, veterans and select Department of Defense employees. This arrangement provides an opportunity for military and DoD students who have completed selected NDU programs to transfer up to 15 credits in lieu of Capitol Technology University graduate coursework.
National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Capitol is designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence (Cyber-Defense). The Center of Academic Excellence program is intended to reduce vulnerabilities in the national information infrastructure by promoting higher education in IA, and producing a growing number of professionals with cybersecurity expertise in various disciplines. University applicants are assessed against published criteria intended to measure depth and maturity of programs in IA. The criteria are specified in courseware training standards issued by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). Capitol received its initial CAE designation in 2003 and has been re-designated three times.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Active at the regional and national levels, NSBE’s mission is to encourage minorities to pursue engineering and technical-related degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels. NSBE offers free tutoring for members and service to the college and community.
National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
Capitol Tech, has a partnership with National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development to provide support of the educational needs of the NISOD members. NISOD members receive a tuition discount.
Public Safety Technology Alliance (PTSA)
Capitol Tech and the Public Safety Technology Alliance have established a partnership in support of the training and education needs of PTSA employees and to explore opportunities to market public safety technology trends and issues. PTSA employees receive a tuition discount.
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
Capitol, in collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), offers perspective and current students the opportunity to participate in UMCP’s ARMY ROTC Program.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SWE is the largest nonprofit educational and service organization representing student and professional women in engineering and technical fields. Its mission is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity.
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Capitol Tech has a partnership with Society of American Military Engineers to promote and provide education and professional development for SAME members. SAME members receive a tuition discount for courses.
Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
Team America Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest student rocket contest. Nearly 5,000 students from across the nation compete each year. Capitol provides scholarships for TARC students.
Partner Institutions
Capitol Technology University has collaborated with numerous state and regional colleges to provide transfer agreements in certain degree fields. These colleges include Anne Arundel Community College, Allegany College of Maryland, Ashworth College, Augusta Technical College, Baltimore City Community College, Carroll Community College, Catawba Valley Community College, Central Texas College, Cochise Community College District, College of Southern Maryland, Columbia Southern University, Community College of Baltimore County, Delaware Technical Community College, Delta College, Forsyth Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Harford Community College, Howard Community College, Middle Georgia State University, Montgomery College, National Defense University, Northern Virginia Community College, the National Security Agency (on behalf of the National Cryptologic University), Notre Dame of Maryland University, Oklahoma City Community College, Prince George’s Community College, University of Maryland University College, University of New Haven, Volunteer State Community College, and Washington Adventist University, Washington International Flight Academy and, Wor-Wic Community College.
International Partner Institutions
AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo; Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB), Buea, Cameroon; College or Economics and Computer Science, Krakow, Poland; University of Liberia; and Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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