Federal Academic Alliance

Fee reduction for qualified federal government employees

The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University is proud to join the Federal Academic Alliance to provide benefits for qualified federal government employees and their spouse or dependents.

Through the Federal Academic Alliance, students admitted to the O'Neill School are awarded a 25% tuition fellowship award toward their program of choice, in addition to an application fee waiver granted to all federal government applicants.

With over 50 years of experience in preparing students with the skills they need to lead change, our many master's programs provide you with the tools needed to make a meaningful impact.

Our top-ranked Master of Public Affairs and our Online Master of Public Affairs are nationally recognized as leaders in the field and provide a perfect pathway to launching - or advancing - your career in public service and leadership. 

If you're looking to advance your knowledge and skills in healthcare management or environmental sustainability, you can also learn more about our Online MSHM and Online MES. These programs cater to experienced professionals who need added flexibility as they balance work and family life.

 

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Best grad school 2023

Top-ranked curriculum

O’Neill is home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs.

  • #1 MPA among public universities
  • #2 MPA among public and private universities  
  • #1 Environmental Policy & Management 
  • #1 Nonprofit Management 
  • #1 Public Finance & Budgeting 
  • #1 Public Management & Leadership  
  • #4 Health Policy & Management  
  • #5 Public Policy Analysis  
  • #7 Local Government Management  
  • #10 Social Policy  
  • #20 Urban Policy  

—U.S. News and World Report, 2025

98%of reporting 2022-23 MPA residential masters students go into employment or continuing education upon receiving their degree

Eligibility requirements

All applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree and meet O’Neill School admission requirements.

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At O’Neill, students are taught how to be leaders, how to solve the next problems affecting society. I feel honored to be in a school that is at the forefront of environmental and public policies.

—Michael Nambiro, Kenya | MPA Candidate