The Encourage Youth Award is an aid initiative to support students whose status equates to unaccompanied youth or the possibility of being homeless.
Award Overview
Term Aid Amount:
- 15 or more credits: $1,500
- 12 credits (full time): $1000
- 9 to 11 Credits $750
- 6 to 8 Credits $500
Terms Available: Fall and Spring Terms Only. (not offered during the Summer Term).
No application process for Encourage Youth award program
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled at CSN in an eligible degree or certificate.
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Classified as a Nevada Resident by CSN鈥檚 Registrar
- Must complete current year FAFSA application
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of half-time.
- Student status is approved by one or more of the following: CCSD Title 1 Hope, HUD documentation, or the Foster Tuition waiver.
Application Steps:
- The student does not need to apply; eligible students will be identified and awarded each term.
Scholarship Notification Timeline:
- Recipients will be notified through MyCSN Communication Center - Aid Notification or via email approximately 2 months from the student鈥檚 semester start date.
Important Details:
- Award amounts will be determined and adjusted according to enrollment status
Contact:
Email: jim.hammond@csn.edu
Phone: (702) 651-4515
- Email: scholarship@csn.edu