Scholarship Opportunity

NSHE Native American Fee Waiver

Offered by Nevada System of Higher Education

A renewable waiver covering registration, laboratory, and other mandatory fees for qualifying Native American students enrolled at Nevada public higher-education institutions.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelDual Enrollment Student, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Certificate Student

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Ongoing Fee Waiver

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled in an NSHE institution.
  • Complete the FAFSA unless exclusively enrolled in dual-credit courses.
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA when the GPA requirement applies.
  • Provide proof of membership in or descent from an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or nation.
  • Meet one of the applicable NSHE residency, Nevada-tribe affiliation, or qualified tribal-land residency conditions.

Requirements

  • Complete and sign the current NSHE fee-waiver form.
  • Submit tribal membership or descendancy documentation such as a tribal card, tribal certification, or CDIB.
  • Provide residency documentation when required.
  • Submit the form to the designated office at the student's NSHE institution.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the FAFSA unless the dual-credit exception applies.
  2. 2Choose the correct tribal-affiliation option on the waiver form.
  3. 3Attach tribal and any required residency documentation.
  4. 4Submit the packet to the designated institutional office.
  5. 5Submit a new form after any break in fall/spring enrollment.