Nevada Promise Scholarship

The Nevada Promise Scholarship application is available and due August 1, 2024 and closes October 31, 2024, for the 2024-25 graduating class. Apply online.

Great Basin College is officially participating in the Nevada Promise Scholarship, established by the Nevada Legislature in 2017. Beginning with the graduating class of 2018, Nevada students may apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship at GBC, which will provide for up to three years of coverage of registration fees and other mandatory fees to eligible students.

As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship covers the cost of registration fees and other mandatory fees (tuition is not charged to residents of Nevada) not met by other gift aid, subject to appropriation. For the purposes of the Nevada Promise Scholarship, gift aid is defined as a federal Pell Grant, a federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, a Nevada Silver State Opportunity Grant or a Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Nevada Promise Scholarship, a student must:

• Be classified as a Nevada resident for tuition purposes by the institution where they plan to receive the NV Promise Scholarship.
• Before the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester have earned one of the following during the 2024-2025 academic year:
  • High school diploma from a public or private high school located in Nevada;
  • High school diploma from a public high school in a county of another state that borders Nevada and accepts Nevada residents; or
  • General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent document.
• Be less than 20 years of age when initially receiving the scholarship.
• Not have earned a prior associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Not be in default on any federal student loan.
• Not owe a refund to any federal student aid program.
• Meet all program deadlines, including:
  • Complete the Nevada Promise Application no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2024 for the Fall 2025 award year.
  • Complete one training offered by GBC no later than March 1, 2025.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than April 1, 2025, and subsequently receive a Student Affordability Index (SAI).
  • Complete and report eligible community service hours using the online form by May 1, 2025.
  • By July 1, 2025:
    • Meet at least once with their mentor (assigned by the college);
    • Complete and report eligible community service hours using the online form; and
    • Turn in any additional documentation required to determine your financial aid eligibility. Required documents may include tax transcripts which must be obtained from the IRS or other official documents. Applicants are strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA and follow up as early as possible so there is sufficient time to meet this requirement.
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in an associate degree program, a bachelor's degree program or a certificate of achievement program for each semester of the school year immediately following the school year in which the student graduates from high school.

Award Amount

• As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship covers the cost of the registration fee and mandatory fees (tuition is not charged to residents of Nevada) not covered by other gift aid.
• Gift aid is defined as a federal Pell Grant, a federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), a Silver State Opportunity Grant (SSOG), or a Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship (GGMS).
• The Nevada Promise Scholarship can provide for up to three years of coverage of registration fees and other mandatory fees to eligible students not covered by other gift aid, subject to appropriation. The Nevada Promise does not cover housing, books or lab fees.
• Awards are contingent on available funding. In the event that sufficient funds are not available to all eligible students, scholarships will be awarded based on the following priorities:
  • First, students who have received the award in previous academic years, on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the FAFSA completion date.
  • Second, students who would be receiving the award for the first time on a first-come, first-served basis based on the FAFSA completion date.

Senate Bill 391

Nevada Promise Scholarship is a grant provided by Nevada Senate Bill 391. Read the Full text here.

Steps to Earn GBC's Nevada Promise Scholarship

Each step listed below is mandatory. It cannot be emphasized enough that failure to complete all requirements prior to each deadline will result in loss of eligibility for the Scholarship.

1. Complete Nevada Promise Scholarship Application
   The Nevada Promise Scholarship application is available August 1, 2024 and closes at 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024, for the 2024-25 graduating class. Apply online.
2. Complete Information Training
   You must complete an information training no later than March 1.
3. Apply for Admission to GBC by March 1, 2025
   Complete the GBC Application for Admission and view important dates and deadlines. If you have questions, contact Admissions and Records.
   • Select the closest term when applying for Admission
   • You will not be able to select a degree when applying but will have to declare a major after you apply for admission in order to be eligible for the NV Promise.
4. Complete a FAFSA
   All Nevada Promise Scholarship applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than April 1, 2025 to be eligible. Available: December 2024.
5. Meet with Your Assigned Mentor
   You are required to meet with an assigned mentor at least one time no later than July 1, 2025.
6. Confirm Financial Aid Eligibility
   Contact the Financial Aid Office to confirm that you have met all eligibility requirements to receive the Nevada Promise Scholarship. Missing requirements must be submitted by July 1, 2025.
7. Complete and Report Community Service Hours
   You are required to complete and report 8 hours of community service no later than May 1, 2025.
8. Register for Classes
   You must register for at least 12 credits that are required for your certificate or degree program at GBC for Fall 2024. Class registration is completed through MyGBC using your GBC student ID and password. Be aware, some students may need placement testing before enrolling in courses. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to see if you will need to take a placement test.
9. Go to College!

For More Information Contact

Financial Aid Office
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2097
E-mail: promise@gbcnv.edu

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