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| Contact Information for Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-4666 |
| Phone | (877) 666-0014 (Toll Free) |
| Fax | (775) 784-1025 and (775) 327-5019 |
| finaid@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Fitzgerald Student Services Building
319 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0076 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Grants are largely awarded by governments aiming to increase the accessibility of higher education.
Scholarships are monetary awards given by the university, its colleges and its and donors based on merit and/or financial need.
Work study is a federal program giving students access to jobs on or off campus.
Loans are borrowed funds from the government or a private company which must be repaid.