Nevada program waives college costs for Native American students. It’s facing a murky future.
Summary
Nevada has a program that allows Native American students to attend college for free. The program started in 2021 and has grown to nearly 700 students, but it faces financial challenges and needs more state funding to keep running.Key Facts
- The program waives college costs for certain Native American students in Nevada.
- It began in 2021 with about 170 students and grew to almost 700 by the 2024-25 school year.
- The program covers virtual attendance and helps both younger and older students pursue degrees.
- A lawmaker who sponsored the bill wants more money for the program and to help prevent tuition increases overall.
- The program expanded in 2023 to cover more students and costs but increased its expenses to $3.9 million last year.
- A nonprofit report warned the program’s finances are uncertain and suggested stable state funding.
- The Nevada Higher Education Board plans to ask for $13.4 million in the next budget for the program.
- The program was created partly to address low high school graduation rates among Native American students during the pandemic.
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