Advance Your Career with Support from Rockhurst University
In response to recent workforce reductions across federal agencies, Rockhurst University is proud to offer the Displaced Federal Worker Tuition Discount — a program created to support former federal employees as they pursue new opportunities through graduate education.
Qualified applicants who have recently separated from federal employment can receive a 10% tuition discount on select graduate programs in business, health, and education at Rockhurst University.
“Ongoing reductions in the federal workforce could have a uniquely significant impact on the Kansas City region,” said Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., President of Rockhurst University. “By offering this discount, we aim to ease financial stress and help displaced workers take the next step—whether in a familiar field or a brand-new direction.”
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have been a U.S. federal employee
- Applications must be submitted within 18 months of your final day of employment
Eligible Graduate Programs Include:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive MBA
- Master of Arts in Organizational Management
- Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Master of Education
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Graduate Certificates in Business, Medical Spanish, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more information, contact the Admissions staff.