Scholarships for Nevada freshman

Yes. The minimum GPA for consideration is a 3.0.

Yes. The minimum standardized test scores for eligibility are a 960 SAT score or an 18 ACT test score.

Awards are posted on a rolling basis from November through March. Please check your MyNevada Financial Aid tile for the most up to date information.

Nevada freshman scholarship awards expire after four consecutive years from the matriculation term or upon graduation — whichever comes first. Matriculation term is defined as the first term of enrollment at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Students graduating early are not eligible to use the Nevada resident scholarship for graduate studies.

No. Our office highly encourages all student to submit a FAFSA or IM (non-FAFSA filers).

No. Living on campus is highly encouraged but not required. Please visit Residential Life, Housing & Food Services to learn about living on campus.

Students that do not meet the minimum 15 credit requirement each semester will lose eligibility permanently unless there is an approved 15 to Finish Reduced Credit Exception Request on file for that specific semester. To be considered, this form must be submitted by the 100% refund deadline each semester.

Yes. Students initially in 15 credits that have received the award and subsequently drop below 15 credits before the 100% refund period are no longer eligible and will have their scholarship permanently removed. We recommend submitting a 15 to Finish Reduced Credit Exception Request to see if your circumstances can be approved prior to dropping your class.

Yes. Students who receive a W on their academic record and are charged at 100% for the course will not have their scholarship removed for the current term. However, failure to complete/earn 15 credits in one semester will result in permanent cancellation of your scholarship for future semesters.

Please see our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy on how receiving a W may impact your future aid eligibility.

Yes. Students may submit a scholarship appeal for reconsideration if they do not meet the GPA requirements for Nevada scholarships for freshman.

Scholarship appeal form >

No. Students may have one approved LOA for up to two consecutive terms and not lose eligibility. Failure to return within two consecutive terms will result in the cancellation of this award. Award expiration will be extended by the number of terms on the approved LOA.

See the Leave of Absence form for more information.

No. Scholarship expires after four consecutive years from matriculation term or graduation if sooner.

Note: Matriculation term is defined as the first term of enrollment at the university.

Yes. Students studying abroad are eligible to use their in-state 4-year renewable scholarship during the duration of their study abroad program. Award expiration will not be extended due to studying abroad.

Please complete Study Abroad Authorization Request Form prior to starting your program.

• Not enrolling in the required 15 credits each semester (Fall/Spring)
• Not earning/completing 15 credits each semester (Fall/Spring)
• Not meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy standards
• Graduating or letting your scholarship expire, whichever happens first
• Not meeting GPA requirements to maintain scholarship
• Discontinued enrollment at the University

No. There is no appeal process if a student has permanently lost the scholarship. However, It is important to understand that there are steps you can take prior to permanently losing your scholarship.

• Loss due to credits: Students who are not able to enroll in 15 credits should review our 15 to Finish policy and submit a 15 to Finish Reduced Credit Exception Request Form. This form must be submitted prior to the 100% refund date for the semester in which the student lost eligibility.
• Loss due to GPA: Students may submit a scholarship appeal form if they have an extenuating circumstance that caused their cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA to drop below the minimum requirement. This form must be submitted prior to the 100% refund date for the semester in which the student lost eligibility.
• Loss due to leaving the University: Students may have one approved LOA for up to two consecutive terms and will not lose eligibility. Failure to return within two consecutive terms will result in the cancellation of this award. Award expiration will be extended by the number of terms on the approved LOA.

See the Leave of Absence form for more information.