Right now applications are closed for the Las Vegas Scholars Program. However, applications may open again in a future year pending additional funding.
Yes, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) offers a Technology Loan Program for students who need laptops for school work. The supply of laptops goes quickly, so request it early if you need one.
Yes, follow
these steps to install a free copy of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) on your
computer.
UNLV's Financial Aid website lists their phone number, and they suggest that this is the best way to contact them. Once UNLV campus is open, you can also stop by their office and request an appointment. Sometimes it, unfortunately, takes several attempts to get an answer. You can also request an appointment with Financial Aid by calling them. If you see that your financial aid is not getting disbursed, contact UNLV Financial Aid immediately.
UNLV Financial Aid sometimes requests additional documentation. You can submit these documents using the Self-Service Help Center. You should receive an email confirmation to your UNLV email that your documents were received.
Scholarships and grants are considered income. However, the portion of the scholarships/grants that
you use for tuition, books, etc. are tax-free.
Be sure to keep all receipts to document these expenses.
The IRS website offers information on how to report
scholarship/grant money.
UNLV's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is
a resource for technology issues regarding your ACE account or other UNLV-provided technology.
You can contact them by: