Nevada Choice Scholarship

Nevada Choice Scholarship

Overview: The Nevada Choice Scholarship was created by the Nevada legislature in 2015 through Nevada Assembly Bill 165 (AB165). It allows corporations doing business in Nevada to claim 100% of their State of Nevada Modified Business Tax as a tax credit if they make a contribution to an approved Scholarship Grant Organization (SGO). The Education Fund of Northern Nevada is one of the approved SGOs.

Geographic Scope: Nevada, United States

Award Amount: Up to $9,810 per student for the 2025-2026 school year

Key Features:

Tax credit mechanism: Corporations receive 100% credit against Nevada Modified Business Tax

Tax credit carry-forward: Up to 5-year carry-forward period allowed against Nevada Modified Business Tax

Scholarships fund private school attendance in Nevada

Eligibility

Student Requirements:

Household income not exceeding 300% of the federally designated poverty level

Attending or entering High School (returning students entering into or continuing High School education)

Attending approved private schools in Nevada

Contact Information

Email: efnninfo@gmail.com

Additional Resources

• Nevada Assembly Bill 165 (AB165) details available on funder website
• Nevada Department of Education also provides program information