Nevada Promise Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Nevada Legislature

Description

Description: The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last‑dollar program established to expand access to community college for Nevada high school graduates and eligible equivalency completers. As a last‑dollar award, it covers remaining tuition and registration fees that are not met by other gift aid. The award can support up to three years of study at eligible community colleges. Applicants should consult the official program site for details on application steps and program rules.

• Last‑dollar scholarship for Nevada students
• Covers tuition and registration fees not covered by other gift aid
• Supports up to three years of community college enrollment

Eligibility

Eligibility: To be eligible for the 2026–2027 application cycle, applicants must be Nevada residents as defined by the Board of Regents and must not already hold an associate or bachelor’s degree. Eligible applicants include graduates of Nevada public or private high schools and graduates of certain border‑county high schools that accept Nevada residents. Applicants may also qualify by completing a state‑selected high school equivalency exam (e.g., GED, HiSET, or TASC) for the 2026–2027 academic year by June 15, 2027; homeschool students must similarly complete an equivalency exam by that date. Eligible students must complete all required program steps and deadlines and enroll in at least 12 credits in an eligible associate, bachelor’s, or certificate program beginning the fall semester after graduation.

• Must be a Nevada resident (per Board of Regents definition)
• No prior associate or bachelor’s degree
• Graduation or approved equivalency by June 15, 2027 (for 2026–2027 cycle)
• Must enroll in ≥12 credits in an eligible program the fall after graduation

Award Value

Award Value: The Nevada Promise Scholarship functions as a last‑dollar award, paying remaining tuition and other registration fees not covered by other forms of gift aid. The total coverage is limited to up to three years of tuition and qualifying registration fees at participating community colleges. Because it is last‑dollar, the amount each recipient receives depends on their other gift aid and tuition charges. For exact coverage details and examples, review the official program guidance.

• Last‑dollar funding—remaining tuition and qualifying fees covered
• Maximum coverage limited to three years
• Actual award varies depending on other gift aid

Application Timeline

Application Timeline: For students in the Class of 2027 or those completing an approved high school equivalency, the application window opens August 1, 2026 and runs through the program’s October deadline for that cycle. Applicants must complete all required steps and meet posted deadlines to establish and maintain eligibility. Recipients are expected to enroll in the fall semester following graduation, in an eligible program, at a minimum of 12 credits. Confirm all dates and required actions on the official Nevada Promise web pages.

• Application window: opens August 1, 2026; closes on the program’s October due date
• Complete all required steps and deadlines to remain eligible
• Enrollment in eligible program by the fall semester after graduation required

History of the Award

History of the Award: The Nevada Promise Scholarship was created by the Nevada Legislature as a state initiative to increase access to postsecondary education. The program is administered according to state education policies and Board of Regents definitions for residency and program rules. Operational details, eligibility definitions, and application procedures are set by state authorities and published on official program pages. Prospective applicants should rely on those official sources for historical context and current program governance.

• Created by the Nevada Legislature
• Administered under state education and Board of Regents policies
• Official program pages provide governance and historical context