Federal financial aid for degree applicable courses
Federal regulations mandate that federal aid cannot be awarded for classes that do not count toward a student's academic program. If a student is enrolled in courses that do not count toward his or her degree, certificate or other credentials, they cannot be used to determine enrollment status unless they are eligible remedial courses.
This impacts Federal aid and the Millennium Scholarship. Federal aid includes Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, Nursing Student Loans (NSL), Federal Supplemental Educational Oppotunity Grant, the TEACH Grant program and Work Study. In addition, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) regulations require the Millennium Scholarship can only be provided to students for courses that count towards their degree program.
Frequently asked questions about degree applicable courses
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I am not receiving federal aid or the Millennium Scholarship. Will my scholarships, institutional grants, institutional loans or graduate assistantship be affected?
No, only federal aid and the Millennium Scholarship are affected.
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How do I ensure that my classes are required for my degree?
Meet with your academic advisor, and monitor your Academic Requirements Report and utilize the academic planning tools in MyNEVADA to map out future semesters in your course of study. Also, be aware of the recommended schedule for your major in the Course Catalog.
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What do I need to do in order to have my aid disbursed?
Enroll in degree applicable credits. Declare your major/minor early. Make sure your Academic Requirements Report in MyNEVADA is accounting for all your required credits.
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I am taking electives, will they be covered?
Electives that are specified by a degree will be covered. General elective classes will be covered up to the number of elective credits required by the degree.
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What if I am enrolled in electives that are not required for my program?
Those electives won't be counted as part of your enrollment for Federal aid eligibility.
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I am taking remedial classes, will they be eligible?
Math and English remedial courses are covered. Federal financial aid will pay up to 30 credit hours of remedial courses (course numbers below 100). Students exceeding 30 credit hours are responsible for payment.
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I am retaking a class, will it be paid?
Students receiving Federal aid may repeat a course once after receiving a passing grade. The class must be required for the declared degree. If a student decides to repeat a course with a passing grade for a second time, the student is responsible for payment. Please be aware that repeating classes may affect your satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
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Are prerequisite classes eligible for funding?
Yes, make sure they are included in your Academic Requirements Report in MyNEVADA.
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I am enrolled in teacher certification classes, are they funded?
Yes, required teacher certification classes will be funded.
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I am a graduate student, do these regulations apply to me?
Yes, graduate students must be enrolled in classes that apply toward their degree.
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How will this affect my graduate assistantship?
Graduate assistantships will not be affected.
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I want to change my schedule, what do I do to ensure my classes will be paid?
Finalize your schedule no later than a week before the beginning of the semester.
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I am a dual major/dual degree student. Which program requirements will be used to verify my degree-applicable courses?
Both majors/degrees will be used to check your enrollment in eligible classes as long as both are reflected in your Academic Requirements Report in MyNEVADA.
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If I change my major, will my new major requirements be considered for funding?
Yes, as long you change your major before the beginning of the semester.
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My major does require a minor, will my aid disburse for minor-required classes?
Yes, as long as your minor is declared and these are not the only classes you have left after completing all major requirements.
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I am enrolled in 15 credits of which 6 credits are not required for my major, will my aid still disburse?
Yes, but it will be adjusted based on 9 credits (only degree applicable credits count).
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Will MyNEVADA allow me to swap into a class that does not meet my degree requirements?
Yes. Your aid will be reevaluated based on your new enrollment and this could require a return of funds. Before swapping a class in MyNEVADA, confirm that the class you are swapping into meets your degree requirements. Utilize the planning tools in MyNEVADA and meet with your academic advisor.
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What if I am on a wait list?
Wait-listed classes do not count as part of your enrollment for aid disbursement.
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I am a student athlete, does this affect me?
Yes, all students receiving federal aid or the Millennium Scholarship are affected.
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I am an honors student, does this affect me?
Yes, all students receiving federal aid or the Millennium Scholarship are affected.
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I am a veteran, does this affect me?
Yes, all students receiving federal aid or the Millennium Scholarship are affected.
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I am a nondegree/graduate special student, does this affect me?
This only affects students receiving federal aid or the Millennium Scholarship. With the exception of private loans, non-degree and graduate special students are not eligible for federal aid.
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I am an international student, does this affect me?
No, international students are not eligible for federal aid.
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What terms (Spring, Fall, Summer) does this effect?
All semesters are affected.
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I have an approved exception/waiver from my advisor, will my aid still disburse?
Yes, make sure this is indicated in your Academic Requirements Report in MyNEVADA. An Academic Advising Report (AAR) is available for enrolled graduate and undergraduate students in the Student Center in MyNEVADA. The AAR lists the requirements for specific degree programs, shows how an individual student's coursework is being used to satisfy degree requirements, and verifies each student's eligibility for graduation. The AAR is an important tool in the advising process; bring a current PDF AAR report to each advisement meeting. Forms used to update your AAR are available on the Academic Central Forms page.
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What if I change my class schedule after my Federal aid has been disbursed?
Your Federal aid will be reevaluated based on your new enrollment and this could require a return of funds.
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I have questions specific to my enrollment, who should I contact?
For answers to questions specific to your enrollment, you may email mynevada@unr.edu