School Grants in Nevada

There are some very good grants available to residents of Nevada which are: the Nevada Grant-In-Aid (NGIA), the Nevada Access Grant, the Bob Davis Scholarship Grant, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant. These special grants are explained below.

The Nevada Grant-in-Aid (NGIA) is a grant that is based on financial aid and is renewable. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $5,100. The Nevada Grant-in-Aid (NGIA) is open to Nevada residents of all majors with a 2.3 or higher GPA. The Nevada Grant-in-Aid (NGIA) is available to high school seniors and undergraduates who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas full-time. This grant will pay for student tuition and fees. Nevada Grants-In-Aid are partial waivers of fees/tuition and are generally awarded to full-time UNLV undergraduate students who have established financial need. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA to retain eligibility. More information for this grant can be found at the following website: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/Information/Grants/nvgrant.asp

Another grant available to Nevada residents that is based on financial need and is renewable is the Nevada Access Grant. The amount of this grant is $1,250, and it is for students of all majors. The Nevada Access Grant is open to high school seniors and undergraduates. All students receiving this award must hold a 2.3 GPA during the award period, and they must be full-time students planning to attend University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Additional information about the Nevada Access Grant can be found at: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/Information/Grants/access.asp

The Bob Davis Scholarship Grant is for Nevada residents, and it is based on financial need. The amount of the award for the Bob Davis Scholarship Grant is $1,000 per year. It is available for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Further information about this grant can be researched at: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/Information/Grants/BobDavis.asp

Another grant available to Nevada residents is the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grant which is in the form of loan reduction. The award is based on financial need and is open to high school seniors and undergraduates of all majors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Eligible students are those who are a member of a tribe and meet criteria for eligibility to get benefits from the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs. The website where to find more information can be found at: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/Information/Grants/BIA.asp
To summarize, there are good educational grants available to residents of Nevada which are worth looking into and applying for.

References

Financialaidfinder.com. (2010). Nevada college grants, loans and scholarships. Retrieved March 4, 2010 from, http://www.financialaidfinder.com/financial-aid/financial-aid-programs/state-sponsored-programs/state-sponsored-programs/nevada/

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