Step 1

Visit the UNLV admissions website to apply for admission. (The $60 application fee is not VA funded; however, Clark County, NV residents may reach out to UNLV Veterans Upward Bound to see if you qualify for a waiver.) If you have fewer than 24 college credits, apply as a first-year student. If you have more than 24 college credits, apply as a transfer student. Do not include any military transcript credit until accepted by the UNLV evaluation process.

For graduate admissions, visit the Graduate College website.
Apply as a First-Year Student Apply as a Transfer Apply as a Graduate

Step 2

Submit transcripts. If you have college credits to transfer, submit official copies of those transcripts to admissions. All veterans and military members must also submit their military training transcript. Details on how to request your transcript are available.

Admissions Page How to Request Transcript

Step 3

Learn about residency for tuition purposes. If you did not go to high school in Nevada, you will automatically be listed as an out-of-state student when you apply. If you meet requirements for establishing residency, you can avoid these out-of-state charges. Check the residency application to be sure you meet in-state criteria.

Learn about Residency

Step 4

Determine your eligibility and apply for your benefit from the VA. To apply for your education benefit, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. You will receive a VA Certificate of Eligibility if approved.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website

Step 5

Visit UNLV’s VA Certifying Official’s website to get a detailed checklist for your chapter of benefits. Complete all checklist tasks according to the applicable chapter of your VA Education Benefits based on your situation.

UNLV’s VA Certifying Official’s website

Step 6

Meet with your academic advisor to choose your classes and get your Semester Enrollment Form signed. Have it signed by your advisor and obtain an up-to-date degree sheet.

Advising Centers Semester Enrollment Form

Step 7

For VA Education Benefits Users – Submit VA Education Benefits paperwork and Semester Enrollment form to UNLV Military and Veteran Services Center Or…

For Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance/Guard Tuition Waiver Users – Submit TA/Waiver paperwork to UNLV Cashier’s Office (SSC-A, Rm 131).

UNLV Military and Veteran Services Center

Step 8

Check your UNLV Rebelmail and log in to your MyUNLV account to check the status of your application and be notified of any materials missing from your application paperwork.

Rebelmail Login MyUNLV