Supporting Connecticut Nonprofit & Public Service Professionals
Advance your impact—and your career.
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Guidance every step of the way
Empowering Change
Fairfield University offers a 20% tuition discount for Connecticut-based nonprofit employees and first responders who enroll in our online Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Nonprofit Management Certificate.
Whether you’re leading programs, serving your community on the front lines, or looking to grow into a leadership role, our programs are designed to help you build the skills to drive meaningful change. Our programs start Summer (May), Fall (September), Spring (January).
Who Qualifies
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Employees of Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations
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Members of the Connecticut Nonprofit Alliance
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Connecticut-based first responders
How It Works
Eligible students will receive a 20% tuition discount upon enrollment. To confirm eligibility, students who are members of the Connecticut Nonprofit Alliance—or employed by a qualifying nonprofit—must complete a short form at the start of their first term.
Why Choose an Online Public Administration Program from Fairfield?
Tailored Degree
Tailor your degree with a specialization in one of four tracks, including non-profit, city and state management, emergency management, or healthcare administration.
Expert Faculty
Receive individualized guidance from highly engaged faculty members who bring decades of field experience into the classroom.
Career Ready
Gain practical skills in essential public administration topics that you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work.
Unwavering Support
Whether you choose to pursue a certificate or master’s degree, our support network offers unmatched personalized support for personal, academic, and career guidance throughout your educational journey.
Discover the Transformative Power of our Interdisciplinary MPA Program
Designed for those passionate about making a difference, our MPA program equips you to tackle pressing public issues through a blend of theory, research, and practical application. You’ll develop essential skills in nonprofit management, explore diverse career paths, and learn to navigate the unique challenges of the nonprofit sector.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Watch our prerecorded webinar to discover how our MPA program offers the tools and insights you need to succeed!
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Apply Today
When you’re ready to take the next step, submit your application online.
Complete Partner Form
Students who are members of the Connecticut Non-Profit Alliance must complete a short form at the time of course registration at the beginning of their first term. Fairfield University will validate membership standing at the beginning of each subsequent term of enrollment.
Fairfield Mission
Visionary by nature. Jesuit through mission. Transformative by design. Our mission inspires us to impact the world. It prompts us to ask important questions, to embrace our social responsibilities, and to lead by example. It’s what has made us a premier institution in the Northeast. Let the mission be part of your journey.
