O'Neill School joins Federal Academic Alliance to support professional development for federal employees

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is proud to join the Federal Academic Alliance and partner with the United States Office of Personnel Management to give federal government employees, their spouse, or dependents an opportunity to pursue a graduate education with one of the nation’s premier schools of public affairs.

By joining the Federal Academic Alliance, the O’Neill School aims to support the professional development and career advancement of federal government employees who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree that aligns with their public service values and goals. The arrangement also recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of federal employees’ families by extending the benefits to their spouses and dependents.

Through the Federal Academic Alliance, qualified O’Neill School applicants are eligible to receive an application fee waiver, with admitted students awarded a 25 percent tuition reduction toward their program of choice.

“Federal employees play a vital role in serving our country and advancing the public good,” said O’Neill School Dean Siân Mooney. “This agreement is a testament to the O’Neill School’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to public servants who want to enhance their skills, broaden their perspectives, and make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.”

The O’Neill School offers top-ranked curriculum areas and the #1 MPA Program in the nation with graduate programs that include:

• Master of Public Affairs (residential or online)
• Master of Arts in Arts Administration
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• Master of Science in Environmental Science
• Master of Environmental Sustainability
• Master of Science in Healthcare Management (hybrid or online only program)
• Master of International Affairs
• Master of Public Affairs-Master of Science in Environmental Science Dual Degree
• Master of Public Affairs-Master of Arts in Arts Administration Dual Degree

Federal Academic Alliance + O’Neill Partnership recipients must have completed an undergraduate degree and meet O’Neill School admissions requirements.

Media Contact

Ken Bikoff, Faculty Liaison and Public Relations Officer
Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs | Indiana University
onnews@iu.edu

About the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

The O’Neill School is a world leader in public and environmental affairs and is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2023-24 "Best Graduate Public Affairs Programs" by U.S. News & World Report, the O'Neill School is tied as the nation’s overall No. 1 graduate school program in public affairs. In addition, the O’Neill School’s Bloomington campus received No. 1 rankings in the specialty areas of environmental policy and management, nonprofit management, public finance and budgeting, and public management and leadership.