The University of Nevada, Reno says one of the most successful and impactful higher education tuition programs in the state is the Nevada Guarantee, a free UNR tuition program for low-income Nevada residents, which includes the complete cost of tuition, fees and books plus all the academic and social support needed for graduating in four years or less.
“The Nevada Guarantee, formerly known as the Pack Advantage, has been in place for 10 years at the University of Nevada, Reno and we have had around 10,000 students total go through the program, with the opportunity to graduate debt free,” Shannon Ellis, vice president of Student Services at the University, said. “As a land-grant institution, it is our mission to offer a quality, top-tier education to Nevada residents. This program is for all of those students who want a four-year degree. We want them to know, they belong at this University and we are committed to do what it takes to get them here.”
The University says more than 50% of students graduating leave with no debt and the total amount of scholarships and grants at the University is $87 million annually. In Fall 2019, 81% of new freshmen received grants or scholarships. The University estimates that approximately 30% of high school students in Nevada currently qualify for the Nevada Guarantee.
More than 3,000 students at the University currently benefit from the Nevada Guarantee, which is open to all majors and available to students for each of their four years at the University.
The Nevada Guarantee is open to all eligible Nevada residents. To learn more go to unr.edu/nevada-guarantee. Students who do not qualify for Nevada Guarantee may qualify for additional grants and scholarships and are encouraged to reach out to the University’s Office of Prospective students to learn more, admissions@unr.edu or 775-784-4666.
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(The University of Nevada contributed to this report.)
