OPM to Sunset Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026
OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.
Education
Federal Employee Success: Top Career-Boosting Certifications Revealed
Certifications can be a way for federal employees to boost their annual income, but it is important to choose the right ones.
Planning on Student Loan Forgiveness? Be Careful
A recent GAO report found that the Education Department’s student loan forgiveness program isn’t working out so well for borrowers.
How Can Engineers Working in the Federal Government Advance Their Careers?
A master’s degree can help advance an engineer’s career with the federal government, but it is important to be sure the degree is relevant to the specific profession.
More Tuition Discounts Available for Federal Employees
OPM has announced the addition of four new academic institutions to its tuition discount program for federal employees.
Is a Graduate Degree Worth It?
Is getting an advanced degree worth it? The author looks at some of the considerations as well as pros and cons.
OPM Announces New Tuition Discounts for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has announced academic agreements with four new schools to provide tuition discounts and/or scholarships to federal employees.
Penn State World Campus to Offer Discounted Tuition for Federal Employees
Federal employees will now be eligible for discounted tuition rates at Penn State World Campus thanks to a new agreement just announced by the Office of Personnel Management.
CMU to Offer 15% Discount on Tuition for Federal Employees
OPM and Central Michigan University have announced an agreement to give federal workers and their families discounts on tuition.
Discounted Higher Ed Classes Now Available for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management and Excelsior College have announced an agreement that will allow federal employees to take higher education classes at a reduced rate.
