The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship created by the Nevada Legislature. It helps Nevada high school graduates attend community college almost tuition-free - covering up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.
If you’re graduating in the Class of 2026, make sure to apply between August 1st through October 31st and complete all requirements to remain eligible.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the 2025-2026 Nevada Promise Scholarship application cycle, you must:
- Be a Nevada resident (as defined by Title 4, chapter 15 of the Board of Regents Handbook).
- Not have earned an associate or bachelor's degree.
- Meet one of the following education requirements:
- Graduated from a Nevada public or private high school, OR
- Graduated from a border-county public high school that accepts Nevada residents; OR
- Completed a high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC), selected by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 390.055 before age 20.
- Homeschool students must complete a high school equivalency exam (i.e., GED, HiSET, or TASC) by June 15, 2026.
- Enroll in at least 12 credits in an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or eligible certificate of achievement program starting the fall semester after graduation
- Complete all required steps and deadlines (listed below).
10 Steps to be Eligible for CSN’s Nevada Promise Scholarship
You must complete all steps by their respective deadline. Missing any step means you will lose your scholarship eligibility.
Next Steps Checklist: (English)
Next Steps Checklist: (Spanish)
PDF Version of the NV Promise Checklist allows you to document and track your requirements as they are completed.
Download and save a copy for yourself on your computer, phone, tablet, etc. to access it anywhere.
Apply for Admission to CSN
Fall 2026 Application opens: October 1, 2025
- Must apply as a degree-seeking student.
- If you’re a CTE, JumpStart, Dual Enrollment, or CSN High School student, you do not need to reapply.
Questions? Contact the Department of Recruitment and College Connections.
Submit Mentoring Support Authorization Form
Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Required to be paired with a mentor.
- Mentor Assignment - Priority is given to students who:
- Complete the March 1 requirements.
- Report 8 hours of community service.
- See Step 10 for more about mentoring meetings.
Complete the CSN Online New Student Orientation
Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Login to GoCSN (go.csn.edu) using your CSN student login (NSHE ID).
- Save a copy of your completion certificate.
Complete the Nevada Promise Training
Deadline: March 1, 2026
To access the training:
- Access the training using your First Name, Last Name, and NSHE ID.
- Save a copy of your completion certificate.
Submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA or the Non-FAFSA Filer Declaration Form
Deadline: April 1, 2026
- 26-27 FAFSA available October 2025
- DACA students must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA
- Students not eligible to complete the 26-27 FAFSA must submit the Non-FAFSA Filer Declaration by April 1.
Need help? Email: FAFSA@csn.edu or sign up for a FAFSA Workshop.
- Required if you have fewer than 6 CSN credits.
- Must be done before meeting with an Academic Advisor.
- Academic Advising appointments open mid-April.
Meet with an Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
Recommended: Finalize fall 2026 schedule by August 1, 2026.
- Register for at least 12 credits required for your degree/certificate program.
- Waitlisted classes do not count toward the 12-credit minimum
- Financial Aid can only be awarded to students enrolled in courses applicable to their degree.
Report Community Service Hours
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Required: 8 Hours
Eligible Date Range: May 1, 2025 – May 1, 2026
- Submit hours using the NV Promise Community Service webform.
- Keep documentation using:
- NV Promise Volunteer Timesheet, OR
- Your service organization’s volunteer tracking system.
- A signature on the timesheet is only required if your organization does not provide a way to track and record service activities.
Note: All community service hours must be reviewed and approved before they count toward the student’s record. Check with the NV Promise office if you are unsure if a service activity is eligible. You can find the list of eligible services on the Nevada Promise Community Service page.
Complete the Financial Aid Verification Process (if selected)
Deadline: July 1, 2026
- Check your MyCSN To Do List and your CSN Student email for a notification.
- You may receive emails from ProEd.
- Questions? Call the Financial Aid Office: 702.651.4303
Meet with your Assigned Mentor
Deadline: July 1, 2026
- Must meet at least once with your mentor.
- Mentor pairing begins in March.
- To be paired with a mentor:
- You must complete Steps 1-5.
- 2026-2027 FAFSA is posted to your MyCSN account.
- Complete and report 8 hours of community service.
- Mentor assignments will be distributed via email.
- Final mentor assignments will go out by May 1, 2026.
All dates are subject to change.
Nevada Promise Scholarship - What You Need to Know
- The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship—this means it covers tuition and mandatory fees not already paid by other financial aid (like Pell Grant, SSOG, GGMS, etc.).
- If you maintain eligibility, you can receive the scholarship for up to 3 years at CSN.
- For full cost info, visit the CSN Cost of Attendance page.
- Last-Dollar = Applied after all other aid has been used.
- You must have a remaining balance for mandatory fees to receive Promise funds.
- Look for a “Protection from Enrollment Cancellation” Hold in MyCSN before the payment deadline.
- This hold keeps you enrolled while the Financial Aid Office finalizes your award.
- Don't see the hold? Contact the Promise Office right away!
Scholarship Funding and Renewal
To renew your Nevada Promise Scholarship, you must:
- Meet all eligibility and program requirements.
- Maintain continuous enrollment.
- Be enrolled in at least 12 eligible credits at CSN (unless approved for fewer through an appeal).
- Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Not have already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Graduating and have less than 12 credits remaining? Submit a Nevada Promise Appeal for approval.
Visit the Scholarship Award Renewal for additional details.
- The scholarship is state-funded and depends on the availability of funds.
- If funds run low:
- Students who received Promise in previous years are given priority.
- New students are considered first-come, first-served, based on FAFSA/Non-Filer completion date.
You can submit an appeal or request a leave of absence if:
- You missed a requirement or deadline.
- You need to take fewer than 12 credits.
- You're registered with the Disability Resource Center and need to take fewer than 12 credits.
- You're graduating with fewer than 12 credits.
- You have personal, medical, religious, or other valid reasons.
- Leave of Absence: Promise requirements and deadlines must be met before taking an approved leave.
To appeal:
- Log in using your NSHE ID email (NSHEID@student.csn.edu).
- Use your GoCSN password.
- Include a personal statement and supporting documents.
CSN Nevada Promise Contact by HS
Roberta Palomo, Manager - Mentoring Services
Phone: 702.651.4244
Email: promiseHN@csn.edu
Hazel Alejandro, Coordinator - Mentoring Services
Phone: 702.651.2740
Email: promiseNLV@csn.edu
Eliana Martinez Luna, Coordinator - Mentoring Services
Phone: 702.651.7958
Email: promiseWC@csn.edu