University of Nevada In-State Rules

Rules and regulations for in-state residency vary by university, and so do the costs and benefits of earning residency status. Following you will find a synopsis of the major in-state requirements and a cost comparison overview of the tuition variance for the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Nickname:

UNLV

 

University of Nevada Las Vegas Tuition Overview:

Cost of annual tuition as an undergraduate taking 24 credits per year (12 credits per semester).

$19,292 out-of-state tuition

$5,382 in-state tuition

$13,910 tuition savings/year

 

UNLV’s Total Cost of Attendance:

Cost per year includes tuition and fees, and average estimates for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

$35,524 out-of-state residents

$21,614 in-state residents

$13,910 savings/year

 

University of Nevada Las Vegas In-State Requirements:

At UNLV applying for residency is different depending on if you never took a class at the school before or if you have already attended at least one class or more previously. For both types of applicants it still takes at least one year, and you need to have the intention of remaining a Nevada resident in order to even begin to consider petitioning for residency.  No matter your student status the obtaining of specific (Nevada-issued) domiciliary documents is required.  Not only that but do know that living within a dorm during your domicile period is almost always a guarantee that you will not be eligible for in-state status; dorms are directly related to the university and you have to prove without a doubt that you are in the state for purposes other than education.  Furthermore, you must be able to financially support yourself to a certain degree and provide evidence of this financial independence.

In general, a good candidate for in-state tuition here is a person who:

• lives off-campus
• can significantly financially support self and all expenses
• is able to stay in Nevada with limited absences
• firmly wants to plant their flag in Nevada
• can sever all ties to other states and establish in Nevada

 

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University of Nevada Las Vegas Out-of-State Tuition vs. In-State Tuition:

The difference in tuition between in-state and out-of-state is almost $7,000 per semester. A non-resident at this university pays $13,910 more each year versus a resident. That amount adds up over the course of four years of college with a grand total difference of $55,640 between in-state and out-of-state tuition.

 

University of Nevada Las Vegas Financial Aid:

A couple things you need to know about financial aid as it relates to earning in-state residency:

1. Any financial aid including grants and scholarships that require your being a tax dependent of somebody OR require you to be an out-of-state resident will in general disqualify you from establishing residency.  This means that by accepting such awards, you will be getting no closer to in-state tuition.
2. Your financial aid is re-assessed after earning in-state status and your Expected Family Contribution will be taken into consideration in light of the reduced tuition you will owe.

See article: Do Your FAFSA…You Will Thank Us Later

 

University of Nevada Grants:

The university offers need-based grants to Nevada residents.

UNLV Grant

Awards range from $1,200 to $4,200 per year. Renewable.

Bob Davis Grant

Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and show financial need. Grant awards up to $600.

 

University of Nevada Scholarships:

Rebel Achievement and UNLV Excellence Scholarships

Both are available to incoming freshman and can offer up to $1,125 per semester. These scholarships are awarded depending on a combination of GPA and test scores.

Provost’s Scholarship

Scholarship is offered to full-time, freshman students who meet the minimum requirements of a 3.8 high school GPA and 30 ACT/1340 SAT. Award pays $1,625 per semester and is renewable.

President’s Scholarship

To qualify, students must be a National Merit Finalist. The scholarship covers 100% cost of attendance for four years, plus the opportunity to study abroad for one semester with all expenses paid.

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)

This program is offered to students from the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY. The WUE allows students to pay 150% of in-state tuition, rather than out-of-state tuition and is renewed each semester. At UNLV, this program saves out-of-state students approximately $11,000 annually. Minimum requirements include a 3.0 high school GPA and test scores of 1110 SAT or 24 ACT. All applicants are automatically considered for this award.

Rebel Challenge Scholarship (nonresident from states not covered by WUE)

This scholarship is broken into three tiers offering annual awards at $7,000, $9,000, and $11,000. Eligibility is based on a combination of GPA and test scores. Students must be out-of-state, first-year freshmen and must remain a nonresident during their time at UNLV. Scholarship is renewable upon meeting academic requirements.