WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IN HIGH SCHOOL TO QUALIFY?

• First you must graduate with a diploma from a Nevada public or private high school**

• You must finish high school with an overall 3.25 GPA for all coursework , or receive a qualified score on a college entrance examination***

• You must have been a resident of Nevada at least two of your High school years.

• Finally, you must have completed the minimum core curriculum requirements:

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES UNITS

English 4

Math (Including Algebra II or higher) 4

Science 3

Social Studies or History 3

BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;

• Have a valid Social Security Number

• Be enrolled in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate

Visit To Apply Here   Open: Dec

FAFSA instructions

CSN FAFSA workshops (in person)

Virtual FAFSA workshops

Non-FAFSA eligible students applying for financial aid for the 2022-2023 academic year will be able to submit the Alternate Need Form 

UNLV Application 

CSN Application

UNR Application 

• The Nevada Promise Scholarship application will be available Aug. 1, 2023

• The deadline to submit the application is before midnight on Oct. 31, 2023

• Follow the steps here: https://www.csn.edu/promise

• CSN Alternative Scholarship (DACA)

For more information visit: https://www.onlineschools.org/financial-aid/minority/ 

To apply for scholarships follow the link: https://thepef.org/apply-for-scholarships/

 Applications Open: October - January

• Scholarships for New Freshman

• UNLV Tuition+ Award Program

• Hixson-Lied Success Scholars Program

• Philip J. Cohen Scholarship

Applications open Aug 1st. The priority deadline for consideration for most UNLV scholarships and grants is November 1st. Visit UNLV for more info

• General Instructions

• Scholarships for New Freshman

Applications open Aug 1st. The priority deadline for consideration for most UNR scholarships and grants is February. 

• General Instructions

• Scholarships for New Freshman

Applications open Aug 1st. The priority deadline for consideration for most NSC scholarships and grants is December. 

 Session Instructions

Letter of Recommendation Form Request

Resume Template Download

Upcoming Dates: Oct 22, Oct 25

What is QuestBridge, and Who is Eligible?

QuestBridge connects America’s brightest students from low-income families with the leading institutions of higher education. 

What is the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship?  

The National College Match Program is a college scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full scholarships to the nation’s most selective and prestigious colleges. It offers selected students a full ride to the college they match with, which means that all expenses are covered, from tuition to housing to transportation. To learn more about the program and whether you might qualify, visit Quest Bridge and their application timeline.

Are you a junior seeking to apply to a top college? 

College Prep Scholars is a program that equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Visit for more info

*QuestBridge is not CCSD endorsed and these links serve as a guide for student resource purposes only.