College Students

How do I prepare for college?
Planning and preparing for College
Selecting the right college for me
Lists of colleges and Universities

Paying for college
Financial Aid Help (Grants / Scholarships)
Loan Information

Western States Commission on Higher Education
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) is a regional organization created by the Western Regional Education Compact, adopted in the 1950s by Western states. WICHE is an interstate compact created by formal legislative action of the states and the U.S. Congress. Fifteen states are members of WICHE.  WICHE was created to facilitate resource sharing among the higher education systems of the West. It has implemented a number of regional activities and programs, many of which are delineated on this website,  to accomplish its objectives.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process. Every step you can take gets you closer to achieving your education goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end. Starting here.

College is Possible  
College is Possible is an organization founded by the American Council on Education. The site has comprehensive information on the process of applying to, paying for and entering college. This particular link connects to their page on getting financial aid. 

University's and Community Colleges:
UNLV
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
Phoenix University
Regis University
Community College of Southern Nevada
Nevada State College

 Nevada Department of Education Programs:

• Nevada Dept of Education Homepage
• Millennium Scholarship - Through the Nevada State Treasurer's office
• Nevada Pre Paid Tuition
• Nevada Literacy Coalition
• Nevada Public Education Foundation