About Grant-in-Aid
Under the grant-in-aid (GIA) program, UNLV waives a portion of tuition for approved state-supported, for-credit courses at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution. GIA waives non-resident fees but does not waive fees that are in addition to the credit cost (tuition). Benefit eligibility is determined by your employee type.
Note: The grant-in-aid program does not waive 100 percent tuition, student fees, or late fees. Contact the UNLV Cashiering & Student Accounts office for a list of student fees and approved state-supported, for-credit courses.
Grant-in-Aid Based on Employee Type
Academic and Administrative Faculty
- You must be at least a 50% FTE
- Spouse or registered domestic partner
- Financially dependent child(ren) under the age of 24
- For qualified, dependent child(ren) who have served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, the age limitation will be extended for the period of such active service, but not to exceed six (6) years
- Academic faculty who are on sabbatical or leave of absence without pay
- Adjunct and clinical faculty
- Policy: Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3
Waives a portion of the credit cost.
| Institution | Undergraduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
Graduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV | $190.21 | $243.53 |
| College of Southern Nevada | $86.65 (lower-level courses) $123.25 (upper-level courses) |
$86.65 (lower-level courses) $123.25 (upper-level courses) |
| Nevada State University | $132.28 | $178.37 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $81.20 | $129.50 |
| University of Nevada, Reno | $176.65 | $222.94 |
| UNLV School of Dental Medicine | N/A | $12,256 per semester |
| UNLV Boyd School of Law | N/A | $559 (not to exceed $7,823 per semester) |
| Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV | N/A | A flat amount equal to 16 graduate credits every medical school semester |
| Employee Type | Fall | Spring | Summer I - II - III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Faculty (9 month contract) | 6 | 6 | No limit |
| Academic (12 month contract) and Administrative Faculty | 6 | 6 | 3 (total for all summer sessions) |
| Spouse, Domestic Partner, Dependents | No limit | No limit | No limit |
It is your responsibility to pay for credit hours over the maximum amount allowed.
Apply for Grant-in-Aid through Workday. Refer to the Grant-in-Aid Workday Job Aid for step-by-step guidance.
Classified Staff
- Benefit is for the employee only
- You must be at least a 50% FTE
- Courses must be job-related and improve current job performance
- All credits taken must apply toward completion of the degree in which you are enrolled
- Discount may be used toward up to six (6) credits per semester
- Policy: NRS 284.343, and NAC 284.482 through NAC 284.522
Waives 100% of the credit cost.
| Institution | Undergraduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
Graduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV | $281 | $344.25 |
| Other NSHE Institutions | Amount varies based on each institution’s per credit cost | Amount varies based on each institution’s per credit cost |
| UNLV School of Dental Medicine | N/A | $14,798 per semester |
| UNLV Boyd School of Law | N/A | $1,070 per credit (not to exceed $6,420 per semester) |
| Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV | N/A | $15,595 per semester |
Benefit must be repaid if the employee:
- Withdraws from the class
- Audits the class
- Receives a grade less than “C” for undergraduate courses
- Receives a grade less than “B” for graduate courses
- Leaves university employment prior to the conclusion of the semester
| Fall | Spring | Summer I - II - III |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 (total for all summer sessions) |
It is your responsibility to pay for credit hours over the maximum amount allowed.
Apply for Grant-in-Aid through Workday. Refer to the Grant-in-Aid Workday Job Aid for step-by-step guidance.
Letter of Appointment and Part-Time Instructors
- Benefit is for the employee only for the semester in which you are working. There is no Grant-in-Aid benefit in summer.
- Part-Time Instructors (PTI): Benefit is based on the number of credit hours you teach, not to exceed six (6) credits per semester.
- Non-teaching employees: Benefit is prorated based upon your FTE percentage, not to exceed six (6) credits per semester.
- Example: If your FTE is 50%, the benefit is calculated as: 6 credits x .5 = 3 credits (you may receive a GIA discount toward up to 3 credits)
- Non-resident LOAs receiving a GIA are deemed residents for tuition purposes.
- Policy: Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 13
Waives a portion of the credit cost.
| Institution* | Undergraduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
Graduate Coursework Payment per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV | $190.21 | $243.53 |
| Other NSHE Institutions | Amount varies based on each institutions per credit cost | Amount varies based on each institutions per credit cost |
* UNLV’s School of Dental Medicine, Boyd School of Law and Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine not eligible for GIA
| Fall | Spring | Summer I - II - III |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | No GIA benefit |
It is your responsibility to pay for credit hours over the maximum amount allowed.
Apply for Grant-in-Aid through Workday. Refer to the Grant-in-Aid Workday Job Aid for step-by-step guidance.
Postdoctoral Scholars and Residents (Dental and Medical)
- 50% FTE or greater
- Spouse or registered domestic partner
- Financially dependent child(ren) under the age of 24
- Policy: Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 7
Waives non-resident fee only for you and your eligible dependents.
- Register for your classes.
- Complete the Grant-in-Aid application form.
- Email completed Grant-in-Aid form to UNLV Office of Human Resources at HRGIA@unlv.edu.
Emeritus or Retired Faculty and Dependents of Deceased Employees
- Retired administrative and academic faculty who are 55 or over at the time of retirement and have at least 20 years of NSHE service
- Spouse or registered domestic partner
- Financially dependent child(ren) under the age of 24
- Widows or widowers and financially dependent child(ren) under the age of 24 of deceased administrative or academic faculty
- For qualified, dependent child(ren) who have served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, the age limitation will be extended for the period of such active service, but not to exceed six (6) years.
- Policy: Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3
If you are enrolled in classes and have received Grant-in-Aid during the semester you retire, you may complete those classes. Your dependents may also finish classes within that semester.
Retirees may be eligible to continue receiving the Grant-in-Aid benefit after their retirement.
- Register for your classes.
- Complete the Grant-in-Aid application form.
- Email completed Grant-in-Aid form to UNLV Office of Human Resources at HRGIA@unlv.edu.
Application Deadlines
Submit your request before the deadline to avoid paying your entire tuition out of pocket and late fees. If required to pay for your entire tuition, you will be credited and reimbursed (portion of tuition) after your form is processed. Reimbursement does not include late fees.
- 2026 Spring - January 23, 2026
- 2026 Summer I - May 8, 2026
- 2026 Summer II - May 29, 2026
- 2026 Summer III - July 3, 2026
Disclaimers
Not Eligible for Grant-in-Aid
- Non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Courses that are not supported by state funds, including remedial courses (i.e. MATH 95, ENG 95, etc.) at UNLV.
- Part-time faculty (teaching) employed by continuing education and community service units.
- Temporary Hourly employees.
- Retired classified staff.
Tax Implications
- Grant-in-aid paid for undergraduate courses is not considered taxable income.
- Grant-in-aid paid in excess of $5,250 for graduate courses, for the calendar year, is considered taxable income.
- Grant-in-aid paid to dependents and spouses/domestic partners of faculty for undergraduate courses is not considered taxable income.
- Dependent and spouse/domestic partner grant-in-aid for graduate level courses, including dental school and law school courses, for the calendar year, is considered taxable income to the employee.
- Taxes are reported twice a year. For additional information, please consult your tax advisor.
- Graduate courses, taken by dependents, are taxed at the 25% rate.
Other Education and Training Benefits
- UNLV Classified Staff Enrichment Award: Classified employees’ spouses, domestic partners, and dependents, who are admitted to UNLV as undergraduate students, may apply for tuition assistance through the Classified Staff Enrichment Award.
- Learning and Development: Browse the extensive Learning and Development resources offered by Human Resources, its UNLV partners and external resources such as LinkedIn Learning.
- UNLV Continuing Education: UNLV Continuing Education provides innovative and comprehensive courses for your professional advancement, personal enrichment, professional certification, and skill enhancement through workshops, classes, seminars and conferences.
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