Financial Aid
Students must apply for financial aid each academic year (July 1 – June 30). All current and prospective students are encouraged to complete and submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at fafsa.gov beginning October 1, 2022, and the NSU Scholarship Application, available at nsc.edu/finaid between December 15, 2022 and April 15, 2023. Students who complete the FAFSA by the priority date of January 15, 2023 have a better opportunity of receiving a more advantageous award package. Students who apply after the priority date may not be considered for some NSU grants, which are awarded on a first come, first served basis. The Federal Pell Grant is considered an entitlement, and those eligible will be awarded even if applying after the priority date. Students who are not eligible to receive federal aid may submit the Non-Federal Aid Application available at nsc.edu/finaid under “Forms.”
Finally, it is important to promptly submit all documentation requested by the financial aid office (check your MyNSU Student Center "To Do List"). Your financial aid application cannot be processed until all requested documents are received. If you plan to use financial aid as your primary source of payment, you should submit all requested documents to NSU Financial Aid no later than four (4) weeks prior to the tuition due date. If you do not have enough accepted financial aid on your account to cover your bill by the due date, you will need to pay your balance or create a payment plan and make all required payments. You will then receive your financial aid as a reimbursement when it is processed. Go to MyNSU Student Center to check your amount due, view your financial aid awards, make payments or create a payment plan.
For an overview of the types of aid available and eligibility requirements, please see nsc.edu/finaid.
Courses Eligible for Financial Aid
Only those courses that apply towards an unmet requirement for a student's declared major or minor will be considered eligible for financial aid funding. Additionally, after passing a course with a grade of D- or better, a student can only be funded for one subsequent repeat of the same course. Finally, students can only receive funding for a maximum of 30 credits of remedial or prerequisite coursework. Please view the complete repeat policy at https://nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/policies/.
Students who are enrolled in modular courses that do not span the entire length of the semester will have their enrollment reviewed after their latest add/drop date during the semester. Any changes to enrollment (including add, drop or withdrawal) made prior to the latest add/drop date may require a recalculation and subsequent increase or decrease to funds previously awarded. This may result in a balance owing to Nevada State or the U.S. Department of Education.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Students are required to make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards the completion of their degree program in order to receive federal, state or institutional financial aid. Nevada State measures SAP using both qualitative standards (undergraduate students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative NS GPA, and graduate students a minimum 3.0 cumulative NS GPA) and quantitative standards (67% minimum pace of completion for both undergraduate and graduate students). All students must also complete their programs within a “maximum timeframe,” which is defined as 150% of the normal time required to complete the program. For example, students in a bachelor’s program requiring 120 credits will be suspended from financial aid eligibility after attempting 180 credits, including any transfer courses that apply to the degree program. Please see the complete current SAP policy at https://nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/policies/
Return of Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds
Federal student aid recipients who completely withdraw or fail to complete any courses during any semester at NS are subject to the federal Return of Title IV Funds policy (R2T4). Also, failure to begin attendance or participation in a course may require a return of any funds awarded for that course. Federal law requires NS to calculate the amount of grant or loan funds a student has earned up to the point of withdrawal. In some instances, students may owe funds back to NS or the federal programs from which they received financial assistance. Please view the complete Return of Title IV Fund policy at https://nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/policies/.
Financial Aid FAQs and Policies
A complete list of financial aid frequently asked questions and current policies can be found at nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/faqs/. Please contact our office at 702-992-2150 or finaid@nevadastate.edu with any questions.
Veteran's Benefits
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Veteran's Benefits (All Chapters) processing is handled through the Student Financial Services department by the Coordinator of Veteran Services. Please see the VA Benefits website (https://nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/veterans-benefits/) for information on paperwork required for certification and contact information. Email VA@nevadastate.edu with questions.
The Veterans Administration is authorized by law to provide a wide range of benefits to those who have served their country in the Armed Forces and to their dependents. You may be eligible for some of the benefits while attending Nevada State University:
Chapter 30 Category I: Montgomery GI Bill®
- You first entered active duty on or after July 1, 1985 and contributed $1,200 to the Montgomery GI Bill® -Active Duty Educational Assistance Program. You earned an honorable discharge at some time in your military career and your final discharge was no more than 10 years ago or you are currently on active duty. Some service members originally entitled to Chapter 32 benefits accepted the offer to convert to this category of benefits.
- For more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/montgomery_bill.asp
Chapter 30 Category II: Montgomery
- You first entered active duty or went delayed enlistment, prior to January 1, 1977. You earned an honorable discharge at some time in your military career and your final discharge was no more than 10 years ago or you are currently on active duty.
- For more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/montgomery_bill.asp
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program
Chapter 33: Post 9/11
Chapter 35: Dependent Education Assistance
- You are the surviving spouse or dependent of a veteran or serviceperson who: (1) died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces; or (2) died from any cause while such a service-connected disability was in existence; or (3) is missing in action or captured in the line of duty by hostile forces, or (4) is forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government of power.
- For more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Chapter 1606: Selected Reserve Montgomery
- Chapter 1606, makes certain individuals who were activated after 09/11/2001 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits. The Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and VA are working on an implementation plan for this new benefit.
- For more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp
Tuition Assistance