Education: All students must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Additional for M.S. Degree program: The minimum grade point average (g.p.a.) is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (a “B” grade average) for all previous undergraduate and graduate work. In cases where the undergraduate g.p.a. is below a 3.0, the g.p.a. for the last two years will be used to determine eligibility.
Pay Grade or Rank, Experience:
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Program |
Pay Grade/Rank, Experience Requirements |
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Certificate Programs* (non-AMP, CFO) |
Federal civil service pay grade of GS/GM-12 / military officer rank of O-4 or equivalent. |
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CFO Leadership Certificate Program (CFO) |
Federal civil service pay grade of GS/GM-14 / military officer rank of O-5 or equivalent. Experience: Three years of federal financial management experience is required. Documented Knowledge of Financial Management: Undergraduate or Graduate degree in finance or business field, CPA, CGFM or CDFM. |
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Advanced Management Program (AMP) |
Federal civil service pay grade of GS/GM-13 / military officer rank of O-5 or equivalent. |
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Masters of Science (M.S.) |
Federal civil service pay grade of GS/GM-12 / military officer rank of O-4 or equivalent. |
* Includes Professional Development
** Private sector employees: Must be sponsored by a government agency. (Private sector employees are not eligible to enroll in the M.S. degree program.)
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Additional for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Leadership Certificate: Experience: Three years of federal financial management experience is required. Documented Knowledge of Financial Management: Undergraduate or Graduate degree in finance or business field, CPA, CGFM or CDFM.
** Change in Eligibility: The College will periodically review eligibility of active students. If a student’s eligibility changes (employer, pay grade, rank, etc.), he or she must notify the College. In cases where course credit is earned after eligibility ceases, course credit may be revoked and/or the student may be held liable for tuition owed.
** International Students: International students (non-U.S. citizens) must apply through the appropriate Security Assistance Training Field Activity (SATFA) country program manager.
