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How Much UNLV Fin Aid Will You Qualify For?

Most students won't pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.

But bear in mind, some kinds of assistance are definitely more beneficial than others, and a few students will get more than others. Find out more by scrolling down the page.

Table of Contents

  • Financial Aid for Freshmen
  • First Year Grants & Scholarships
  • Income Based Aid
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Breakdown
  • UNLV Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

How Many Students Receive Financial Assistance?

$11,197 is the normal University of Nevada - Las Vegas' freshman financial aid deal. Approximately 85.0% of freshman students obtain some financial aid, the majority of which is loans.

College Reductions

Loans technically come under the umbrella of 'financial aid', however the only true discount off of the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.

What About Loans?

We feel that loan debt should be regarded as a consequence and not true financial aid. Find more on student loan debt at UNLV.

Amount of UNLV Grants & Scholarships

The numbers listed below make reference to help which is given by University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

26.0% of new students (1,028 total) were offered scholarships at University of Nevada - Las Vegas, averaging $3,782 a piece. This ranks in the middle 20th percentile of all colleges in the country.

As well as scholarships, 41.0% of first years (1,637 total) were awarded a federal grant, for about $4,971 a piece.

How are scholarships and grants given away to first years at UNLV? View the graph below.

Scholarships, Grants... What's the Difference?

Grants are typically need-based while scholarships are merit-based.

How Financial Need Affects Financial Aid

Learn just how much grant and scholarship assistance you might plan to obtain determined by your family income. The table following displays first year students receiving federal Title IV aid such as PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k16.7%$8,724
Income 30k-48k11.9%$8,222
Income 48k-75k9.4%$5,632
Income 75k-110k5.5%$2,937
Income 110k +5.1%$2,333
Title IV Aid

Title IV aid features grants, loans, or work-study awarded by the government usually determined by need. Learn more here.

$5,923 is the Common Sum an Undergraduate Gets in Grants or Scholarships

64.0% of the 25,282 undergrads at University of Nevada - Las Vegas obtain some sort of grant aid. This is a total around 16,107 students obtaining an average of $5,923 per person.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more info.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas Financial Aid Info

Financial Aid Department Websitefinaid.unlv.edu/
Net Price Calculatorcashiering.unlv.edu/undergrad_calc.html
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