What state financial aid is available in Nevada?

The Governor's Opportunity Scholarship (merit) and Silver State Opportunity Grant (need-based) are key programs. Visit nshe.nevada.edu for current eligibility.

Should I take federal or private student loans in Nevada?

Exhaust federal loans and Nevada state scholarships before any private loan. Federal loans offer income-driven repayment and forgiveness. Apply at studentaid.gov first.

Does Nevada have a student loan forgiveness program?

Nevada does not have a broad state forgiveness program. Nevada public employees and teachers may qualify for federal PSLF and Teacher Loan Forgiveness — see studentaid.gov.

What is in-state tuition at UNLV or UNR?

Visit unlv.edu or unr.edu for current published rates. In-state rates are substantially lower than out-of-state for Nevada residents.

How do I compare private student loans in Nevada?

After Nevada state aid and federal loans, compare private lenders on APR, repayment, and deferment terms.

Student Loans in Nevada

Nevada's Governor's Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition at eligible Nevada public colleges for qualifying Nevada high school graduates. UNLV and UNR offer competitive in-state tuition for Nevada residents. Nevada's Silver State Opportunity Grant provides need-based supplemental aid.

More Nevada guides

Personal Loans in Nevada Auto Insurance in Nevada Homeowners Insurance in Nevada Renters Insurance in Nevada Mortgages in Nevada Auto Loans in Nevada Life Insurance in Nevada High-Yield Savings in Nevada

Student Loans by state

All states Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming