State Assistance Programs
Nevada State Access Grant
This grant is awarded to Nevada Residents who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration.Nevada Grant-In-Aid (NGIA)
This grant is awarded to Nevada Residents who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration. Interested students must complete the NSC Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Application to be considered for GIA awards.Out-of-State Grant-In-Aid (OGIA)
This grant is awarded to Out-of-State Residents who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration. Interested students must complete the NSC Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Application to be considered for GIA awards.Native American Grant-In-Aid (TGIA)
This grant is awarded to members of federally recognized Native American tribes, who currently reside on tribal lands located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the State of Nevada. Students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and have a 2.0 cumulative NSC GPA (or be a newly admitted student) to be eligible for consideration. This is a grant that does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration.NSC Grant (NSCG)
This grant is awarded to Nevada Residents who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration.NSC Student Success Grants
These are grants awarded to students based on grade level (i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. Students who are Nevada or Out-of-State residents, enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and have a 2.75 or higher NSC cumulative GPA (or newly admitted students) are eligible for consideration. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration.NSC Support Grant (NSSG)
These are grants awarded to students pursuing their first or second baccalaureate degree who need assistance in paying for their education and demonstrate financial need. Students who are Nevada or Out-of-State residents, enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and have a 2.75 or higher NSC cumulative GPA (or newly admitted students) are eligible for consideration. This is a grant and does not require repayment. Early applicants receive priority consideration.NOTE: Please complete the NSC Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Application to be considered for GIA awards and some of the other state assistance programs listed above. Students increase their opportunities for grants by completing both the FAFSA and NSC Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid applications. State grants require students to have a 2.0 or higher NSC cumulative GPA (or be a newly admitted student) and be enrolled in 6 or more credits per semester to be eligible for consideration unless otherwise indicated within the descriptions above.
- Head of Household
- Single parent
- Age 22 or over and have never attended college or a break in enrollment of two or more years
- No support from parents or family
- Unusual family or financial circumstances
- First generation college-bound
Additional State Programs
Nevada State Millennium Scholarship Program
This scholarship opportunity is awarded to Nevada High School students who graduated in 2000 or later and meet the program requirements. At Nevada State College, the award to eligible students is $60 per credit and requires enrollment in 12 credits if enrolled in the fall or spring semester.Millennium Scholarship Guidelines for Summer Classes
Millennium Scholars must pay for all summer classes in accordance with Nevada State College deadlines for payment. In late September, Millennium Scholars are reimbursed for classes successfully completed during the summer. NSC Millennium Scholars who take summer courses at other NSHE eligible institutions must complete the Summer Reimbursement Request Form and return it to NSC Student Financial Services and Scholarships by the designated September deadline.Nevada State College Millennium Scholars taking summer courses at NSC do not need to complete the above form. Reimbursement for summer courses taken at NSC will occur automatically in late September of each year.
For more information, visit the Nevada State Treasurer - Millennium Scholarships website.
Regent’s Service Program (formerly Regent's Award Program)
This program offers the opportunity for community service jobs to be awarded to students who meet one of the following criteria:Programs offering this opportunity will be advertised periodically throughout the year by NSC Student Financial Services and Scholarships and/or the academic departments participating in this program.