Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

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CARES Act student funds

As part of the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the University has been approved for a one-time, limited allocation of funds designed to assist degree seeking students in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of campus operations.

Learn more about eligibility, how much funding is available and how to apply for funding.

Learn about CARES Act funding

COVID-19 S/U grading policy

Before deciding whether to change one or more of their Spring 2020 courses to be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, students should consider potential implications on GPA, financial aid and graduation.

Read the policy to learn more.

Read the COVID-19 S/U policy

Paying for college

There are several sources of financial aid to help students pay for their college education. This aid can come from the federal and state governments, the University, private sources and more. Learn more about financial aid options below.

Grants

Grants are a form of financial aid from the federal government you typically don't have to repay, such as the Pell Grant.

Learn about grants

Scholarships

Scholarships are a form of financial aid you don't have to repay and come from multiple sources, including the University and private organizations.

Learn about scholarships

Loans

Student loans come from the federal government and private sources and is money you borrow and have to repay with interest.

Learn about loans

Work-Study

Federal Work-Study is a program that allows students to earn money by working part-time on-campus and in other settings.

Learn about work study
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Estimate your costs

Looking for more information about how much it costs to attend the University of Nevada, Reno? The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimated student budgets for undergraduate, graduate and medical students. Use this information to learn more about budgeting for tuition, fees, room, meals, transportation and more.

Review student budgets

Have questions? Need assistance?

Contact us at:

Phone: (775) 784-4666
Email: finaid@unr.edu