Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program
Nevada Statutes provide for a tax credit against the Modified Business Tax for businesses who donate money to a qualified Scholarship Grant Organization who will distribute grants to qualifying applicants. This is an income based scholarship where parents can apply for each child and receive funds to pay tuition at any private school of their choice.
Grant Amounts: The maximum amount of a grant provided for each student is $8,262 for 2019-2020, but this amount increases each year. This may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, school supplies and transportation. Students may receive a scholarship from more than one organization, but the amount may not exceed the maximum limit.
Qualifications:
- Must be a resident of Nevada
- Awards are granted on a first come basis for those who qualify.
- Previous qualifying family income levels are listed below, although some organization's income levels may be different:
Family size of 1 income not to exceed $37,470
Family size of 2 income not to exceed $50,730
Family size of 3 income not to exceed $63,990
Family size of 4 income not to exceed $77.250
Family size of 5 income not to exceed $90.510
Family size of 6 income not to exceed $103,770
Family size of 7 income not to exceed $117,030
Family size of 8 income not to exceed $130,290
Application Process:
A Parent/Guardian wishing to apply for Education Choice Scholarships need to apply with any state of Nevada qualified Scholarship Grant
Organization. You are encouraged to apply to all the organizations in case funds have been already awarded.
AAA Scholarship Foundation
1452 W. Horizon Ridge Road, #541 Phone: 888-707-2465
Henderson, NV 89102
Education Fund of Northern Nevada
3025 Mill St. Phone: 775-742-4285
Reno, NV 89509
Dinosaurs and Roses Phone: 702-736-7787
6655 W. Sahara Ave., #D106
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Nevada Action for Choice Access
241 West Charleston Boulevard, #150 Phone: 702-202-3573
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Injured Police Officers Fund
9330 W. Lake Mead Blvd, #130 Phone: 702 -380-2840
Las Vegas, NV 89134
America's Scholarship Konnection
24 W. Camelback Road, Suite A 535 Phone: 866 -622-4ASK
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Student Choice Fund of Nevada
1940 Village Center Circle, #3-362 Phone: 702 -410-8143
Las Vegas, NV 89134
THE ABOVE INFORMATION MAY CHANGE. IT IS THE PARENT/GUARDIAN'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AWARE OF APPLICATION DATES AND CHANGES.
