UNLV and State of Nevada Grants (Effective Fall 2010)
Learn about the state grant programs that UNLV participates in as well as their criteria. You must be a Nevada resident to qualify.
UNLV Grant
Award
- Varies: $500 to $3,900
Initial Award Criteria
- Based on exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA must be below $5,500
- Limited funds available: Award priority is provided by students who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 1. New students must also be admitted to UNLV by Feb. 1
- Can be offered by students who are less than full time on a prorated value
- Automatic consideration until funds expire
- First baccalaureate degree
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
Renewal
- Up to 130 credit hours of consecutive enrollment
- May be less than full time enrollment status
- Limited funds are available with a valid FAFSA: Award priority is provided to previous award recipients who completed the FAFSA by Feb. 1 who have met the award parameters
- Must be maintaining the financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.
Nevada Bob Davis Scholarship/Grant
- Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA must be below $7,200
- First baccalaureate degree
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and Nevada resident
- Awards vary up to $3,000 in combination with other financial aid offered
- Must be enrolled full time
- Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Priority FAFSA filing date of Feb. 1
Nevada Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants
- Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA must be below $7,200
- First baccalaureate degree
- Must be a Nevada resident
- Awards vary up to $2,000
- Must be enrolled full time
- Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Priority FAFSA filing date of Feb. 1
- Certificate of Indian blood must be provided to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA must be below $7,200
- First baccalaureate degree or first graduate degree
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Awards vary up to $2,000
- Can be offered to students who are less than full time on a prorated value
- Must have a 2.0 GPA undergraduates or 3.0 GPA graduate students
- Priority FAFSA filing date of Feb. 1