Nevada FAFSA Challenge
Congratulations to Mineral County High School for being the WINNERS of the first Nevada FAFSA Challenge!
Look for updates on this webpage in the coming weeks for the second annual Nevada FAFSA Challenge!
What is the Challenge
Together with partners from the Clark County School District, the Treasurer’s Office, Apply Nevada, UNR, UNLV, and CSN, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is pleased to announce the first-ever Nevada FAFSA completion competition, the Nevada FAFSA Challenge!
Click the button below to download the Nevada FAFSA Challenge flyer.
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What’s in it for You?
The eligible high school with the highest percentage increase/improvement in FAFSA completions from 2025 to 2026.
In addition, any school that achieves a 100% completion rate will be recognized at an upcoming NSHE Board of Regents meeting.
How Long?
Dates for the second annual competition will be released soon. As long as your school is eligible to participate by the end of the competition, you will be able to participate in the competition.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible, Nevada high schools that are enrolled in the NSHE FAFSA Completion Initiative for federal student level FAFSA completion data, are eligible to participate in the competition.
Below is a list of current school or district participants. If your school is not listed, talk to your principal about receiving this important data that will help you to provide meaningful assistance to your students! If you would like more information about the NSHE FAFSA Completion Initiative for federal student level FAFSA completion data, please contact Ashley Salisbury at asalisbury@nshe.nevada.edu.
A single winner will be selected by the Nevada FAFSA Challenge planning committee (All decisions are final)
Participating Schools and Districts
If your school is not listed, check with your principal or superintendent to see if you can get signed up and contact Ashley Salisbury at asalisbury@nshe.nevada.edu for more information!
Clark County School District
Washoe County School District
Carson City School District
Pahrump Valley High School
Mineral County High School
Mater Academy East
Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM NV)
Somerset Academy Losee
