You may receive grant-in-aid for a maximum of 18 credits during the fiscal year. The fiscal year for the program runs from summer session I through the end of the spring semester the following year. It is your responsibility to pay for credit hours over the maximum amount allowed. Below are the maximum credit hours you may take under the program.

Below is the current amount of aid to be paid for undergraduate and graduate course work at NSHE system institutions for the fall 2023 semester.

Note: The Grant-in-Aid program does not pay 100 percent tuition, student fees, or late fees. A list of student fees can be found on the UNLV cashiering office website.

Below is the current amount of aid to be paid for course work in dental and law programs at UNLV.

Applying for Grant in Aid is done through Workday. View the Workday Job Aid and instructional video for more information.

Grant-in-aid paid to classified employees for undergraduate courses is not considered taxable income.

Grant-in-aid paid to classified employees in excess of $5,250 for graduate courses, for the calendar year, is considered taxable income.

Taxes are reported twice a year. For additional information, please consult your tax advisor.