Nevada Choice Scholarship

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

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

Additional Resources

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

Application Process

Eligibility Note: Application is for returning students entering into or continuing High School education only.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the application portal on the Education Fund of Northern Nevada website
2. Complete the scholarship application form
3. Submit application (specific submission format not detailed in provided content)

Required Materials: Not specified in provided content