Apply for financial aid

In order to be eligible to receive financial aid, you must:

• Demonstrate financial “need” (except for some loan programs).
• Be accepted to the University as a degree or certificate student in an eligible program. You may apply for aid before you are accepted; however, aid will not be offered until you have been admitted to the University.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, if applying for federal aid.
• Have a valid Social Security Number, if applying for federal aid.
• Be registered with Selective Service, if required.
• Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Use student aid only for educational purposes.
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on any federal educational loan.

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. Learn more about these requirements as you consider financial aid.

Financial aid verification

Verification is a requirement set forth by the federal government that obliges colleges and universities to verify the data reported by students and their parent(s) on the FAFSA.

Use this checklist to apply for financial aid

Step 1. Complete your FAFSA or Institutional Methodology form

FAFSA and Institutional Methodology applications open at fafsa.gov. Submit your FAFSA or Institutional Methodology applications as early as possible.

School code: 002568

Step 2. Complete scholarship application

After applying for admission in MyNEVADA, complete the Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship Application (GUS).

Step 3. Submit all requested financial documents

Approximately 1/3 of students who complete the FAFSA will be required to submit additional documents to the Office of Financial Aid Office before an offer letter will be extended. If selected, To-Do List items will be placed on the student's MyNEVADA account. Students will also be notified via email.

Step 4. Review your financial aid offer letter

The financial aid offer letter, sent via the student's email, outlines the details of the financial aid awards offered to the student. Awards can be federal, state, institutional or private funds. The letter is also available in the student's Communication Center in MyNEVADA.

After you have received your award letter, there are additional steps to complete.

DACA, international and undocumented students

University of Nevada, Reno values the enrichment that comes from having diverse and talented students. We recognize that many need financial assistance in order to participate in higher education. DACA, international and undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid in the form of Pell Grants or federal student loans. However, there are funds from institutional, state and private sources that are accessible to them if certain requirements are met.

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