Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver at all Nevada System of Higher Education institutions for Purple Heart recipients who have exhausted other education benefits.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Purple Heart recipient
- Nevada residency
Details
Eligibility
Veteran who has received the Purple Heart and has exhausted all other education benefits (e.g., Post-9/11 GI Bill).
Covers
Tuition waiver at any NSHE institution -- all state universities and community colleges. Also confers bona fide Nevada residency for tuition purposes.
How to apply
Complete and submit the NSHE Purple Heart Fee Waiver form to the campus veterans office.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Nevada state agency before applying.
Other Nevada Education & Training
Nevada National Guard Tuition Waiver
Waiver of tuition and laboratory fees at NSHE public institutions for active Nevada National Guard members.
Varies by institution; potentially thousands per year
Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Fallen or MIA Service Members
Registration and lab fee waiver at NSHE institutions for dependents of killed or MIA service members.
Full in-state tuition and lab fees
Veteran In-State Tuition Residency
In-state tuition rates at all NSHE institutions for honorably discharged veterans stationed in or recently discharged in Nevada.
$10,000-$15,000/year savings vs. out-of-state tuition
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