Advance Your Career Supporting Your Community
About the NHMA Education Award
NHMA Member Employees, Appointed/Elected Officials, and Affiliate Groups are eligible to receive an education award of a 12% tuition discount. Applicants can also apply for an additional 8% Education Award by successfully completing NHMA certificate trainings, webinars, and workshops, for a maximum 20% tuition discount. These awards can be applied toward a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Community Development (MCD), or Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS) at the Carsey School.
Available to eligible Member Employees, Appointed/Elected Officials, and Affiliate Groups
Master's programs to choose from
Months to earn your master's degree
*Employees of the NHMA are eligible for an education award of up to a 20% tuition discount.
Our partnership with the Carsey School builds upon one of NHMA's core principles: enhancing local government through education. We're excited to offer this new valuable benefit to our members, expanding the educational opportunities available to municipal officials in New Hampshire for the benefit of our communities.
Margaret Byrnes, Executive Director
New Hampshire Municipal Association
Employees or appointed/elected officials of the NHMA, an NHMA Member Municipality, or an Affiliate Group interested in being considered for an Education Award must apply to a Carsey master's degree program and provide a letter of support from a supervisor at the NHMA, an NHMA Member Municipality or an Affiliate Group if the supervisor is not one of the three referees included in your application to the UNH Graduate School.
The NHMA offers its members numerous opportunities for learning in the form of certificate programs, workshops, and webinars. Members who successfully complete these NHMA education programs will be awarded NHMA credit hours which will qualify them for an additional 2% tuition discount for every 7 NHMA credit hours earned. Members can earn up to an additional 8% in tuition discounts for a total Carsey/NHMA Education Award maximum of 20% in tuition discounts.
The Carsey School Advantage
Graduate prepared for a career with impact and the skills required for interdisciplinary problem-solving, analysis, advocacy, communication, and strategy that lead to impactful change and stronger communities.
- Designed for working professionals, our programs are offered as online, and on-campus with part-time options.
- Our faculty consist of working professionals who are experts in their fields.
- Our curriculum consists of hands-on learning and opportunities to grow your network of changemakers.
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With MCD Student Leo'el Jackson"Since graduating from college, my main focus has been on keeping people in their homes and creating housing opportunities for people who do not have a home." ~(MCD) Student Leo'el Jackson — Rochester, NYLearn More -
with GCHS student Angela Fuentes"If I could do it, I know I can help other immigrants and they can do it too, so I think that motivates me."Learn More -
with MPA student Anna Stockman"I think the public administration field is important because it equips people with really important skills to use in any job."Learn More -
with Accelerated MPP student Delaney Cote"No matter the exact path, Delaney feels equipped with what she is learning and continues to value field focused experiences as she pursues her degree."Learn More -
With MPP Student Justus Schriedel"I realized I loved social justice work so much that I wanted to make it my career, and that realization inspired me to join the MPP program!" ~(MPP) Student Justus Schriedel — Portsmouth, NHLearn More
Ready to Learn More?
Have questions or want to discuss which one of the Carsey School's programs is right for you? Schedule a time for us to talk:
Robin Husslage, Program Manager
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Email: Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Anne Kimball, Student Services Coordinator
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Email: Anne.Kimball@unh.edu
Have questions about admissions, tuition costs, or financial aid?
Contact Sanjeev Sharma, Program Manager
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Email: Sanjeev.Sharma@unh.edu
