

An agreement between Springfield Public Schools and Elms College allows all employees to receive substantial discounts on Elms graduate degrees and certificate programs. These apply to on-campus classes, online classes, or hybrid classes that combine the two.
Under the agreement, Springfield Public Schools employees are eligible for:
- Offer graduate degree programs and certificate programs at the current tuition rate (subject to change per fiscal year) with a discount of 10% off of our current per credit rate. The discount is not stackable with other College scholarship offers.*
- Waive the $200 deposit fee. Waive account holds for one semester following a completed term to provide time for payment.
Elms College in its 95 years is recognized regionally as a respected institution in helping working adults from a wide range of careers to earn degrees. Further, students enrolled in online programs at Elms report a satisfaction rate of 95% with the quality of the coursework and the overall experience.
HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTNERSHIP DISCOUNT
If you qualify, simply:
1. Complete the Employer Verification Form
2. Fill out the online Partnership Application Form and attach the Employer Verification Form at the bottom.
These steps must be completed yearly to receive a partnership discount.