The University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government and Philadelphia Housing Authority partnership provides a 25% tuition reduction for PHA employees who enroll in the Master of Public Administration or the Executive Master of Public Administration.
Why choose Fels?
Stand out as a public or nonprofit leader with a Fels education in public administration. Fels offers you a personalized curriculum combining analytical and practical experience and a tight-knit campus community within a world-class research institution and major US city.
Eligible Fels degree programs
- Master of Public Administration: The on-campus program is designed to deliver the analytical tools, real-world experience, and valuable connections needed to begin or advance a career in the public sector.
- Executive Master of Public Administration: This is a low-residency program that combines an innovative online learning platform with monthly on-site intensive sessions in Philadelphia to enhance your leadership in the public sphere.
PHA partnership program details
- The 25% tuition reduction for PHA employees is awarded in the form of a reduced tuition-only rate for the Fels Institute of Government’s Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.
- PHA employees are required to submit separate identification and paperwork as part of the enrollment process to verify employment eligibility for the discounted tuition rate to be applicable.
- It is ultimately the responsibility of the PHA employee to satisfy any debts incurred through the pursuit of a degree or certificate.
- Books, travel, and all related fees are the responsibility of the PHA employee.
- PHA employees have full access to University resources as a Fels student.
"The Fels experience is shaped by our dynamic students and enriched by faculty and staff committed to your academic and professional success. Our programs equip future public leaders with the managerial and analytical toolkit needed to think critically and solve complex societal issues. Immersed in Philadelphia, an inspiring civic laboratory, students can make an impact locally or use the skills they learn in the classroom to effect change in communities across the globe. Fels graduates are a connected community and stand out wherever they go for their ability to innovate and generate solutions."
John Lapinski and Lauren Russell, Faculty Co-Directors
