Education Assistance: Grant-in-Aid
The following classes of employees are eligible for education assistance through the CSN Grant-in-Aid program: Full & Part-time Classified Staff Members, Academic Faculty, Professional Staff, and Temporary Letter of Appointments/Letter of Appointments with Benefits. Education assistance varies by employee class.
Grant-in-Aid Appliation Due Dates
If you submit a Grant-in-Aid application for CSN after the due date, please pay for the tuition and fees in full to avoid late fees, and a refund check will be sent to you once the Grant-in-Aid application has been processed.
Grant-in-Aid applications for other NSHE institutions are due five business days before the tuition due date at that particular campus.
Waiting Period
Eligible employees can apply for Grant-in-Aid immediately. There is no waiting period.
Tax Implications
Employee Grant-in-Aid for undergraduate courses is not considered taxable income. Employee Grant-in-Aid in excess of $5,250 for graduate courses is considered taxable income.
Dependent and Spouse Grant-in-Aid for undergraduate courses is not considered taxable income. Dependent and spouse Grant-in-Aid for graduate level courses is considered taxable income to the employee.
Taxes are reported twice a year. For additional information please consult your tax advisor.
Forms and Additional Information by Employee Type