New freshman scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is working on exciting new scholarship opportunities for new freshman. Please continue to check our website for scholarship announcements no later than October 1, 2025.
For maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration, applicants should have the following items on file with the University no later than Feburary 15, 2026:
- Completed application for admission
- Transcripts
- Test scores (ACT/SAT)
- General scholarship application (Opens Oct. 1, 2025)
- 2026-2027 FAFSA or Institutional Methodology Form (non-FAFSA filers)
National Merit Scholarship
Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship for students who are National Merit finalists.
College and department scholarships
Get more information about the varied scholarships available from departments and colleges.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $15,000 per year on their tuition with the Western Undergraduate Exchange reduced tuition scholarship.
Pack Exchange Program
Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $10,500 per year on their tuition with the Pack Exchange Program reduced tuition scholarship.
Pack Promise+
Qualifying students from Nevada can receive at least $11,500 in gift aid (grants and scholarships) to help pay for your tuition, fees and books.