Nevada Promise will pay all mandatory tuition and fees for up to three years
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2017 – Officials from CSN and the Clark County School District will gather next week to celebrate the launch of a critical scholarship for high school seniors.
The Nevada Promise scholarship is a state-funded program that will pay all mandatory tuition and fees that are not covered by other forms of financial aid for those who are eligible. This last-dollar scholarship is new to Nevada, passed this year by the State Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. It is similar to programs in several other states.
The kick-off event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 on the campus of Cheyenne High School. Several local and state elected officials are scheduled to attend, as are CSN President Michael Richards, Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Thom Reilly, Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, State Sen. Becky Harris, State Sen. Mo Dennis, and students who will benefit from the scholarship.
“It is wonderful to see the community come together over such an important issue,” Richards said. “As we work to diversify our economy and educate the next generation of science and technology workers, higher education is more important than ever before in Nevada. Simply put: Nevada Promise will help CSN reach and educate more Nevadans. It will make our state a better place to live and work.”
Students must complete community service, maintain good grades, meet with a mentor and take and complete at least 12 credits per semester among other qualifications. More details and an application are available at www.csn.edu/promise. The deadline to apply for the 2017-18 school year is Oct. 31.
What: Nevada Promise Scholarship Event
When: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 3
Where: Cheyenne High School
Who: CSN, CCSD and elected officials