2025-26 applications will be open on October 1st, 2025A Bright Start scholarship was designed to defray the CSN student’s cost of childcare incurred while pursuing academic requirements. Hence, students will focus on learning and achieving their educational goals while their children are taken care of. Award Amount: $1000 per semesterTerms Available: Fall and Spring Terms Only. Not offered during the Summer Term. Available to Apply: 10/01/2025 for Fall Deadline to Apply: 12/15/2025 for FallAvailable to Apply: 03/26/2026 for SpringDeadline to Apply: 05/01/2026 for Spring (or when funding is exhausted)Eligibility Requirements:Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits/half-timeMust be meeting CSN’s Satisfactory Academic Progress criteriaMust be a Nevada ResidentMust have declared an eligible major. Must have qualifying children between the ages of 0-11 years old.Must use a qualified childcare provider. Application Process:Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA at FAFSA.govSubmit the A Bright Start Scholarship Application via online application linkEnsure all eligibility requirements are met before submitting by the stated deadlineIf any information is missing from application, the application will be denied Scholarship Notification Timeline:Scholarship recipients will be notified within 30 days of application receipt through the MyCSN Communication Center – Aid Notification. Additional Notes:Funds will be applied toward tuition, fees, and other educational costs first, if there is credit remaining on your account, the Cashier’s Office will send you the credit via Direct Deposit. Be sure to set up Direct Deposit on your MyCSN.Contact Information:Email: scholarship@csn.eduTo maintain financial aid eligibility, students must actively participate in all scheduled classes and complete coursework from start to finish. Failure to engage within the first two weeks may lead to course removal and loss of aid.