NV · State Guide
Nevada Opportunity Scholarship Guide 2026–2027
Nevada's Opportunity Scholarship is a tax-credit scholarship (not an ESA) for income-eligible students. SGO-administered; award up to $10,367.
At a glance
Amount per student
Up to $10,367
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Application window
Spring
Apply through a Nevada-approved SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization). This is a tax-credit scholarship administered by SGOs, not an ESA marketplace.
Status
Active
Enacted 2015
Program Type
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Status
Active
Award Amount
Up to $10,367
Enacted
2015
Administrator
Nevada Department of Education
Application Window
Spring
Eligibility
Income-eligible students at participating schools.
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Income-eligible students at participating schools.
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Nevada Department of Education for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. Nevada Department of Education runs the program; applications typically open spring.
- Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.
Editorial notes
Nevada’s program was enacted in 2015. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Nevada Department of Education before spending.
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Last verified July 31, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with Nevada Department of Education before applying or spending.