Nevada Promise Scholarship

Steps to Earn TMCC's Nevada Promise Scholarship

Each step listed below is mandatory. It cannot be emphasized enough that failure to complete all requirements prior to each deadline will result in loss of scholarship eligibility.

1. Complete the Nevada Promise Scholarship Application
   Class of 2025, fill out the online Nevada Promise Scholarship Application and submit it before midnight on October 31. Please see these other scholarship opportunities as well.
2. Apply for Admission
   Complete the TMCC Application for Admission and view important dates and deadlines. If you have questions, contact Admissions and Records.
   • Select the upcoming Fall Application for Admission
   • Must be degree-seeking to qualify for financial assistance
3. Complete a Nevada Promise Program Training
   You must complete this training no later than March 1.
4. Complete a FAFSA
   All Nevada Promise Scholarship applicants must file a 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than April 1.
   • DACA students are required to complete the 2025–26 FAFSA
   • Students not eligible to complete a FAFSA must complete and submit the Non-FAFSA Filer Declaration no later than April 1, and should apply for additional aid as a FAFSA Non-Filer.
5. Learn About Your Placement Options
   New students have many options for placement testing: ACT or SAT scores, a qualifying high school GPA and AP scores. Scores must be less than two years old. You can submit official copies of your ACT and/or SAT scores to the Admissions and Records Office. Recent high school graduates may place using alternate pathways, using their high school coursework to qualify.
6. Complete New Student Orientation
   Using your TMCC username and password, log in to your WebCollege Canvas account to access New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is designed around you, helping to uncover answers to the questions you have and introducing you to resources, programs and services.
7. Complete and Report Community Service Hours
   All students must complete and report 8 hours of community service no later than May 1. Visit our community service section for more information.
8. Meet with Your Assigned Mentor
   You are required to meet with an assigned mentor at least one time no later than July 1. TMCC’s Nevada Promise Office will match you to a mentor and notify you via email after completion and verification of your community service hours. 
9. Complete Your Financial Aid File (To-Do List)
   Check your Financial Aid To-Do list in your MyTMCC account and submit all required documentation to TMCC's Financial Aid Office no later than July 1. Contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
10. Register for Classes
    You must register for at least 12 credits that are required for your certificate or degree program at TMCC for Fall no later than July 1. Class registration is completed through MyTMCC using your TMCC username and password. Lastly, go to college! At the end of the year all your hard work will pay off and you’ll attend college debt-free! 

Award Details

As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship may cover up to three years of the cost to eligible students for registration fees and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.

Nevada Promise will cover:

• Per Credit Fee
• Student Association Fee
• Technology Fee 
• Health and Sports Complex Fee
• Academic Success Fee

Gift aid is defined as a federal Pell Grant, a federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), a Silver State Opportunity Grant (SSOG), or a Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship (GGMS).

Note: The Nevada Promise Scholarship covers registration fees and mandatory fees during the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters for eligible students.

Scholarship Funding and Renewal

Awards are contingent on available funding. In the event that sufficient funds are not available to all eligible students, scholarships will be awarded based on the following priorities.

• First, to students who have received the award in previous academic years, on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the FAFSA completion date.
• Second, to students who would be receiving the award for the first time on a first-come, first-served basis based on the FAFSA completion date.  

View the required steps for scholarship renewal.

Notable Exemptions

• Under certain circumstances, students may be eligible for a Leave of Absence, relieving them of most requirements for up to four years.
• Students working with TMCC’s Disability Resource Center should visit our Students With Documented Disabilities page.
• Students who have lost eligibility or cannot meet scholarship requirements due to factors beyond their control should read about our appeal process.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact us.