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Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program

Tax-Credit Scholarship in Nevada

2015
Year Established
1,556
Students Enrolled
$10,094
Max Award
K-12
Grade Levels

About This Program

Nevada's Educational Choice Scholarship Program (also known as the Opportunity Scholarship) provides tax-credit funded scholarships for low-income students to attend private schools. Corporations receive 100% tax credits for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Maximum scholarship of $10,094 per student for 2025-26, increasing annually with CPI. Covers tuition, fees, and transportation costs.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is limited (see criteria below)
$Household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Eligible student categories: low income

Students must come from families with household income at or below 300% FPL. No prior public school requirement. Corporations receive 100% tax credits for donations to SGOs. Total credits claimed cannot exceed approximately $6.7 million, limiting participation to roughly 1,800 students (less than 1% of Nevada's K-12 population). Maximum scholarship increases annually with CPI.

Funding Details

Average Award
$4,620
Maximum Award
$10,094

Funding mechanism: 100% corporate tax credit for donations to SGOs; ~$6.7 million aggregate cap

Approved Expenses

Tuition & FeesTransportation

How to Apply

Apply through a participating Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Nevada provides tax credits for donations to approved SGOs that award scholarships for private school tuition. Contact the Nevada Department of Education for a list of approved SGOs. Each SGO has its own application process and income eligibility requirements.

Administered by: Nevada Department of Education
Phone: (775) 687-9115

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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.