Nevada Promise Scholarship

A unique scholarship established by the Nevada Legislature for Nevada high school graduates to attend community college. Functions as a last-dollar scholarship covering up to three years of educational costs.

Geographic Scope: Nevada (must be classified as Nevada resident for tuition purposes)

Eligibility:

• High school graduate from class of 2026 (or continuing eligible participant from class of 2023 or later)
• Nevada resident for tuition purposes
• Earned one of the following during high school senior year:
  • High school diploma from public or private high school in Nevada
  • High school diploma from public high school in Nevada-bordering county that accepts Nevada residents
  • GED or equivalent before age 20, no later than June 15
  • Homeschooled students: GED, HiSET, or TASC by June 15
• Have NOT earned a prior associate or bachelor's degree
• Enrolled in minimum 12 semester credit hours in associate degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate of achievement program

What They Cover:

• Per Credit Fee
• Student Association Fee
• Technology Fee
• Health and Sports Complex Fee
• Academic Success Fee
• Registration fees and mandatory fees during Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters

Funding Contingencies:

• Awards contingent on available funding
• Priority 1: Students who received award in previous years (first-come, first-served by FAFSA completion date)
• Priority 2: First-time recipients (first-come, first-served by FAFSA completion date)

Special Circumstances:

• Leave of Absence available for up to four years under certain circumstances
• Appeal process available for students who lost eligibility or cannot meet requirements due to factors beyond their control
• Accommodations for students with documented disabilities

Contact Information:

• Address: TMCC Nevada Promise Scholarship, 7000 Dandini Boulevard, RDMT 315, Reno, Nevada 89512-3999
• Phone: 775-673-8236
• Fax: 775-674-7939

Application Steps

All steps are mandatory. Failure to complete requirements by deadlines results in loss of scholarship eligibility.

1. Complete Nevada Promise Scholarship Application
   • Deadline: October 31 (midnight)
   • For Class of 2026 students
   • Online application submission
2. Complete TMCC Application for Admission
   • Must select upcoming Fall Application for Admission
   • Must be degree-seeking to qualify for financial assistance
   • Contact: Admissions and Records
3. Complete Nevada Promise Program Training
   • Deadline: March 1
   • Required to maintain scholarship
4. File 2026-27 FAFSA
   • Deadline: April 1
   • All Nevada Promise applicants required
   • If not FAFSA-eligible, submit Non-FAFSA Filer Declaration by April 1
5. Explore Placement Options
   • Submit ACT or SAT scores (less than 2 years old)
   • Use qualifying high school GPA
   • Submit AP scores
   • Or use alternate pathways with high school coursework
   • Submit official copies to Admissions and Records
6. Complete New Student Orientation
   • Access via WebCollege Canvas using TMCC username and password
   • Required orientation covering resources and services
7. Complete and Report Community Service Hours
   • Deadline: May 1
   • Minimum 8 hours required
   • Report completion to program office
8. Meet with Assigned Mentor
   • Deadline: July 1
   • Minimum one meeting required
   • TMCC Nevada Promise Office assigns mentor after community service verification
9. Complete Financial Aid File (To-Do List)
   • Deadline: July 1
   • Check MyTMCC account for required documentation
   • Submit all requirements to Financial Aid Office
10. Register for Classes
    • Deadline: July 1
    • Register for minimum 12 credits required for certificate/degree program
    • Fall semester registration
    • Complete through MyTMCC using TMCC username and password