UNLV provides a wide variety of assistance to finance higher education expenses. Grants, scholarships, part-time employment, and educational loans are available to help students with educational costs while attending UNLV. Students are encouraged to explore all possible resources.

For further information, contact UNLV’s Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, located in the Student Services Complex, at (702) 895-3424. The Graduate Student Financial Services office cannot assist with financial aid but is able to assist with information regarding graduate assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, emergency retention grants and awards. The Graduate Student Financial Services office is located in the Graduate College on the 2nd floor of the Gateway building and can be reached via email at GradFinancialSVC@unlv.edu.

Financial Information

UNLV’s tuition and fees are established by the NSHE Board of Regents. After you have registered for classes, you will receive an account statement with an estimated amount for your tuition and fees. Student account statements are emailed to students’ Rebelmail every month once registration begins. These are a point in time snapshot of your account activity. For up-to-date account information, review your student account under the account inquiry section of your MyUNLV account.

Tuition and Fees

Fees: All fees assessed by the university are subject to change by the Board of Regents. Every effort is made to keep fees low as possible while still providing the necessary and desired level of service. Students who successfully get Nevada residency pay significantly reduced tuition. Out-of-state students or those who have not applied for Nevada residency are classified as nonresident students; nonresident tuition fees are higher as they are calculated to cover the majority of the direct cost of instruction.

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Policy and Fee Information

Student Fees and Charges

An application fee of $60.00 is charged to any person applying for admission. The application fee for international applicants is $95.00. All application fees are nonrefundable and not applicable to any other applications.
It is the policy of the Board of Regents that the registration fee be the only fee assessed for taking a course except as otherwise outlined in this section. The reasons for these exceptions are extraordinary instruction costs due to:
- Individual instruction such as private music lessons
- Class supplies, course-specific software, and specialized equipment such as welding equipment and materials
- Third party charges for use of a facility
- Special transportation requirements
- Extraordinary instructional costs such as intensive supervision, support, or additional technical expertise required for the delivery of the course
- Some combination of these reasons
Differential program fees in select graduate programs may be assessed.
The following fees are either assessed or identified at registration:
- A late registration fee of $50.00 per course may be assessed to students who don’t meet the course registration deadline. Summer term students are assessed a late registration fee of $50.00. In case the time designated for registration is not adequate, the registrar may defer the assessment of this fee for one day.
- Returned Check Fee. Personal checks are accepted in payment of fees owed to the university, although no counter checks or checks altered in any way are accepted. A collection fee of $25.00 is assessed for any check returned unpaid by a bank. If a personal check is returned from the bank, the university reserves the right to place the student on a cash basis only and withdrawal procedures may be initiated at the option of the university. A stop payment placed on a check does not constitute withdrawal from courses. Official withdrawal must be processed as returned checks and are subject to the same fees and collection cost.
- A graduation and program completion fee will be billed to the student’s account after the application for graduation is completed through MyUNLV. Students who apply after the application deadline must reach out to grad.rpc@unlv.edu with their request and will be assessed a $20.00 late fee. A graduation application is good for two consecutive semesters. If a student still has not graduated after the two semesters have concluded then the student will need to submit a new application along with another fee.

Student Health Fee and CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services Fee

The Student Health program fees for fall, spring, and summer semester classes are not to be confused with the mandatory UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance plan. Student Health Program fees are applicable to all students regardless of health insurance status, and they are used to support various services offered by the Student Wellness Center.

The Student Health program facilitates on-campus educational experiences and leadership opportunities for all UNLV students; is responsible for public health protection of the UNLV community; provides access to health care and provisions; coordinates health needs for students; provides student counseling and psychological services; and includes the Jean Nidetch CARE Center, which caters to all students.

Grant-in-Aid

Each student is expected to pay all assessed fees by the time payment is due unless a grant-in-aid is secured prior to registration day and processed before payment is due. Students are responsible for paying their tuition and fees on time. Late fees and/or withdrawal may be initiated for unpaid tuition and fees and/or reported to a credit bureau. Legal proceedings may be initiated for any default accounts receivable. If tuition is paid before grant-in-aid is processed, a refund will be issued for the portion covered by the grant-in-aid.

Delinquent Accounts

A student or former student having a delinquent accounts receivable of $100 or more, or an overdue loan of any amount with any member institution of the NSHE shall not be permitted to register at any institution. For the purposes of this Section, “delinquent accounts receivable” is defined to include tuition and registration fees, student fees, special courses fees and residence life charges billed to a student’s account in the student information system. An NSHE institution may include other fee categories as they deem appropriate in determination of a delinquent account.

A student or former student having a delinquent account receivable or an overdue loan of any amount with any member institution of the NSHE shall not be permitted to receive a transcript of academic record, a diploma, a certificate or report of semester grades. The student or former student may, however, inspect the records under the provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g), 34 CFR Part 99

In addition, institutions may refer delinquent accounts receivable of $100 or more and overdue loans of any amount to a collection agency following written notification to the student or former student. Please see the university’s collection policies to view the collections timeline.

Deferred Payment Option

Payment Plans are available in MyUNLV self-service to students who are registered for one or more credits. There is a $45 nonrefundable fee for all payment plans. The $45 fee and the first installment are due by the published due dates in MyUNLV. Contracts for a deferred payment plan are available online to students during fall and spring semesters. Please log in to MyUNLV and proceed to your Student Center page. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they follow their payment plan schedule. Any unpaid balance on a deferred payment plan becomes a student’s account receivable on the final due date and is treated as an official fee hold for future registrations and transcript privileges. A penalty fee of 10 percent (minimum $10) will be charged per installment not paid by the due date. Failure to pay may constitute withdrawal from the university. The tuition will still be owed, but the student will not receive credit for the courses. Any delinquent accounts may be reported to a credit bureau. All delinquent accounts not paid as required will be sent to a collection agency. The student is responsible for all collection costs, attorney fees, etc. All students must pay their tuition and fees in full by the published payment deadlines or be on an approved payment plan to be considered enrolled for the semester. The university reserves the right to deny deferred payment to any student who does not pay tuition and fees as scheduled, including late fees.

For summer terms, visit the Summer Term website for more information on payment plans.

Refund of Fees

Students must drop all courses on the MyUNLV Registration website to receive a credit or refund. Students who withdraw from the university receive a refund of fees according to the posted schedule which is subject to change by the Board of Regents.

Please note: Refunds for courses dropped or total withdrawals for the current semester made before the deadlines posted on the Cashiering & Student Accounts Student Refunds page will be disbursed via mail or direct deposit. Students will not receive a refund for total withdrawals unless a total withdrawal form is filed with the Registrar’s Office. Courses dropped during the approved refund periods are processed as a credit to the student’s account. A refund will be processed if the student’s account results in a negative balance. Per our credit card merchant agreement, if you paid tuition and fees with a credit or debit card, the card will be refunded first.

Financial aid recipients must refer to the financial aid withdrawal policy to understand how a complete withdrawal may affect their financial aid status and possibly result in an amount owed to the university.

Under special circumstances, students dropping courses or making total withdrawals after the posted deadlines may apply for a refund using the Fee Appeal Form. Please visit the Student Refunds page for additional important information about the refund policy.

Room and Board Refund

Refunds of residence hall and food service charges are outlined in the Residence and Dining Hall contract. Students must contact Housing and Residential Life to obtain information regarding refunds and a release from contract obligations.

Tuition and Fee Appeals

Appeals regarding financial issues (e.g., tuition refund, tuition waiver, student fees, late fees, etc.) must be submitted separately to the UNLV Cashiering and Student Accounts Office using their Fee Appeal Form available here. If an appeal involves both an academic and financial issue, the student should submit an academic appeal first to the Graduate College and wait for a decision before commencing with the financial appeal to the Student Accounts Office. For further information concerning the financial appeal process please visit the cashiering and student accounts appeal site.

Tuition, Fees, And Financial Aid

The tuition estimator will provide an estimate of the tuition and fees students can expect to pay for the upcoming semester. When choosing a college, the cost is often a deciding factor. How much you need to save, and how much aid you’ll need are instrumental in budgeting for college costs. The information here, reflecting a nine-credit semester for graduate students, will help to determine your tuition and fees. Additional assistance on financial planning can be found at Grad Sense.

UNLV’s priority financial aid consideration deadline is Nov. 15 of each year. Students may still apply for financial aid after Nov. 15; however, there may be limited funding. You need to submit a new FAFSA or Alternate Need Form before each academic year that you want to receive financial aid and scholarships. You can file as early as Oct. 1 for the following academic year.

Grad Student Health Insurance Information

Mandatory Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance

Students who are admitted into a graduate or professional program and are enrolled in nine credits (regardless of the course level) in a semester, and all international students and graduate assistants*, will have the student health insurance fee automatically added to their MyUNLV account. U.S. students who already have health insurance must complete the UNLV online health insurance waiver form available here to waive out of the UNLV student health insurance. Once approved, a health insurance waiver is good for one academic year. This mandatory health insurance information webpage is for domestic graduate students.

*All graduate assistants will receive a subsidy covering the full amount of the health insurance as part of the GA benefit package, effective fall 2021.

All international graduate students are required to carry student health insurance, at the same rates as posted below, and the cost will be automatically added to their student account. International students who wish to waive out of the UNLV student health insurance must contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for further information. Also, any international graduate students with insurance questions must contact OISS directly. OISS is located in the Office of the Registrar (SSC-C); their phone number is 702-774-6477 and their email is oiss@unlv.edu.

For more information on Graduate Student Health Insurance fees, please refer to the Mandatory Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance page of the Graduate College website.

Students who are admitted into a graduate or professional program and are enrolled in nine credits (regardless of the course level) in a semester, and all graduate assistants, will be automatically billed for student health insurance. It is then incumbent upon those students who already have health insurance to complete the UNLV online waiver form to waive out of the UNLV student health insurance. Once approved, a health insurance waiver is good for one academic year.

The cost for the UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance for the current academic year can be found on the Mandatory Graduate Student Health Insurance page.

Please note that all graduate and professional students who do not waive out of the UNLV Student Health Insurance for the spring semester will be enrolled in the spring/summer insurance plan; these are combined and there is not an option to be enrolled in spring only.

FAFSA and Alternate Need Determination Form

Applying for financial aid is the first step in becoming eligible for student loans, scholarships, and fellowships. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. UNLV’s school code to complete your FAFSA is 002569. Complete and sign your FAFSA with your PIN as soon as possible by Nov. 1 of each year, even if you don’t expect to be eligible for financial aid or you do not want student loans. Submitting your FAFSA may qualify you for certain scholarships or fellowships. FAFSA-ineligible students will be considered for institutional funds by submitting the Alternate Need Determination Form. This form can be submitted through the student portal, in person at the UNLV Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, or by fax at (702)-895-1353. UNLV’s priority financial aid consideration deadline is Nov. 1 of each year. You may still apply for financial aid after Nov. 1; however, there may be limited funding from other aid programs.

Federal Loan Programs

Unsubsidized Loans

An unsubsidized loan is available to students regardless of financial need. You must be enrolled at least half time to be considered for this loan. You will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.

Graduate PLUS Loans

A Graduate PLUS Loan allows graduate students to borrow up to the financial aid cost of attendance less any other financial aid received. Please visit UNLV Financial Aid - Graduate PLUS Loans for more details.

On-Campus Employment

Several campus departments and offices employ students in a variety of positions. These jobs can be viewed on the Career Services website, or on UNLV’s Financial Aid & Scholarships website. On-campus employment listings are available to graduate students enrolled in at least five credits at UNLV. Financial need is not a criterion for on-campus employment.

Job Location and Development

Employment opportunities are offered to UNLV students by community businesses and individuals. These jobs can be viewed on the Career Services website.

Federal Work Study

The Federal Work Study Program is a federally funded financial aid program awarded as part of the financial aid package. This program enables students to earn a portion of their college expenses through employment with a UNLV department or office or off campus with contracted nonprofit agencies. Please refer to the Federal Work Study page on the Financial Aid website for more information.

Recruitment Awards

Recruitment awards are distributed to academic departments each December to be used for graduate student recruitment efforts for the following summer and fall terms. Recruitment awards are to be used for the recruitment of the program’s best prospective students in support of retention, progression, and completion planning efforts and to support diversification of the study body, and can only be awarded to newly admitted students enrolling in the upcoming summer or fall semester. Recruitment awards will be included on the admission offer letter, if awarded.

Emergency Retention Grants

This Graduate College program provides emergency financial assistance on a one-time basis to graduate students in need to help them progress to graduation. Our goal is student success and degree completion. Retention funds for graduate students should be perceived as funds of last resort when all other financial avenues have been exhausted and when a student needs a one-time financial boost to surpass an unexpected hurdle. If a student requests retention funds to minimize subsidized, unsubsidized and Perkins loan indebtedness, this alone is not a sufficient reason to approve the request. A student who does not want to work or borrow a federal student loan is not considered a special circumstance. Retention funds should not be perceived as an alternative “reward” system for students with high GPAs, graduate assistants, or students who did not receive another scholarship/grant. Retention funds must be utilized with retention in mind. The recommending department and dean must be able to show that the nominated student:

Has exhausted other avenues for financial support;
Has met all guidelines specified herein;
Is a student in good standing who is progressing successfully and appropriately in their program (up-to-date with all required forms, meeting degree milestones on scheduled, good GPA, etc.); and
Has a strong likelihood of successfully completing their graduate program with the assistance of this one-time award.

Please see the website for more information about the Emergency Graduate Retention Award.

Graduate Access Scholarships

In order to improve the access of all students and to encourage participation in higher education a portion of registration fees are earmarked for student financial aid in the form of access scholarships and awards. UNLV Graduate Access Awards are auto-packaged through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office each year. This award provides funding in fall and spring semesters to graduate degree-seeking students who demonstrate financial need, have a high GPA, and fall into other target financial aid categories. Students are considered for the auto-packaged graduate access award by filling out the FAFSA or the Alternate Need Determination Form by the priority deadline (Nov 1.) to determine need, and by meeting the GPA threshold. International students, and those who cannot fill out the FAFSA, are evaluated on GPA and the Alternate Need Determination Form. Beyond the auto-packaged access awards, the Graduate College distributes access funding to students in the form of scholarships, fellowships, emergency funding, recruitment scholarships, and for program participation.

Graduate Award Opportunities

UNLV Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award recognizes graduate students who have demonstrated strong pedagogical skills and successfully taught at least two complete classes as the instructor of record in the last three years at UNLV. The award is only for students who teach at UNLV.

UNLV Graduate College Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation Awards are given to students who successfully defended between August 1 of the previous and current year. Each college may nominate one outstanding thesis and one outstanding dissertation. Nominations are due to the Graduate College Dec. 1.

Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS)/ProQuest Awards accepts nominations for outstanding graduate students from participating institutions for recognition. Each member institution may submit one nomination for each award. WAGS accepts nominations in four award categories. They are:

The WAGS/ProQuest Innovation in Technology Award
The WAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award STEM
The WAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award Non-STEM
The WAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Master’s Thesis and/or Final Master’s Capstone Project Award in the Creative, Visual and Performing Arts

Each college may nominate one outstanding nominee for each of the award categories. WAGS pays for the winners to attend the conference awards luncheon at the WAGS annual meeting and conduct a short presentation. Nominations are due to the Graduate College Aug. 1.

The Office of the Executive Vice Provost and President is responsible for the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship – Graduate Student

Award. Please visit the Awards and Recognition page for additional information including application materials and deadline. See Awards information.

The Grad Academy Professional Development Scholarships

Students can earn scholarships by participating in various professional development opportunities from The Grad Academy including: Ambassador Program, Grad Rebel Advantage, Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp, Rebel Grad Slam: 3-Minute Thesis Competition, President’s Innovation Challenge, Inspiration, Innovation, Impact & Research Forum. Information can be found on The Grad Academy website.

Other Funding Opportunities

Other sources of funding and support are available outside of the Graduate College include:

UNLV’s Financial Aid & Scholarships
- The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office supports higher-education access and persistence by providing financial aid to eligible students
Supporting Our Students (S.O.S) Emergency Relief Fund
- Thanks to generous funding provided by Charles Schwab Bank, the College of Education developed the Supporting Our Students (S.O.S.) Emergency Student Relief Fund to provide both one-time (per academic year) funding when assistance is needed with unexpected emergency situations as well as sustained financial coaching to develop budgetary literacy skills.
GPSA Funding Opportunities

GPSA provides funding to support graduate and professional scholarly activities, such as conference travel, research materials, competitions, as well as other funding opportunities. Information about available funding, the application process, and deadlines can be found on the GPSA Funding Opportunities & Resources page.

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