ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
Apply for Federal Parent Loan
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the foundation for applying for Federal Direct Parent Student Loan with low interest rates. The interest rate is adjusted every July 1st based on the 91-day T-Bill , but will not exceed 8.25%.
Federal Parent Student Loan is for dependent (under the age of 24) undergraduate students.Typically, students will request a parent loan in addition to the federal student loan that he/she
may be currently receiving.
Interest Rate for 2023-2024 PLUS: 8.05%
A credit check will be performed on the parent applying for the PLUS loan. A parent will be required to complete a PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) at: https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/parent/landing.
Get Started
Step 1
Student must complete the FAFSA for 2023-24 at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Step 2
Student must have received an email with a “Financial Aid Award Notice” or “GBC No Grant Eligibility”. Student check your valid personal email account. It is recommended that student applies for federal student loans, first. If student needs additional funds, then apply for a parent loan. If you have not received any emails, contact the GBC Student Financial Services Office in Elko.
OR
Log into: MyGBC Student Self Service Center to view your Financial Aid Award.
Step 3
Parent submit: a GBC Admission application.
Must include:
- Social Security
- Date of birth
- Select a degree objective
This will provide a smoother process in originating the parent loan for child. A ten-digit student ID for parent will be assigned. This student ID for parent will be linked to child’s student ID loan application to the federal processor.
Set up a Payment Plan
Set up Payment Plan: Financial Aid recipients are required to set up a payment plan. Otherwise, students risk being dis-enrolled or accessed late fees. A reminder email(s) “Fees Due Soon” with instructions will be sent from the GBC Controller’s Office.
Late Applicants: Important
If you applied late, you will need to sign up for a Payment Plan at the MyGBC Student Self Service Center to help avoid late fees and prevent dis-enrollment. Very late applicants for financial aid may incur some late charges before processing is complete.
Step 4
Parent Student Loan Request Form: Contact Student Financial Services Office at 775.327.2095 for an application.
For More Information Contact
Student Financial Services
Berg Hall
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2095
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
