Nevada Promise Scholarship

The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship created by the Nevada Legislature. It helps Nevada high school graduates attend community college almost tuition-free - covering up to three years of tuition and other registration fees not covered by other gift aid.

If you’re graduating in the Class of 2027 or completing high school equivalency (see online for details), make sure to apply between August 1, 2026, through the October due date and complete all requirements to remain eligible.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the 2026-2027 Nevada Promise Scholarship application cycle, you must:

• Be a Nevada resident (as defined by Title 4, chapter 15 of the Board of Regents Handbook).
• Not have earned an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Meet one of the following education requirements:
• Graduated from a Nevada public or private high school, OR
• Graduated from a border-county public high school that accepts Nevada residents; OR
  • Complete a high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC) for the 2026-2027 academic year, selected by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 390.055 before age 20 by June 15, 2027.
  • Homeschool students must complete a high school equivalency exam (i.e., GED, HiSET, or TASC) by June 15, 2027.
• Complete all required steps and deadlines (listed online).
• Enroll in at least 12 credits in an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or eligible certificate of achievement program starting the fall semester after graduation