University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has it all — innovative academics, real-world experience, undergraduate research, and access to opportunities that you can only find in the dynamic city of Las Vegas. UNLV is a premier metropolitan research institution and is ranked as one of the nation's most diverse universities by U.S. News & World Report.

With 76 majors and 70 minors, UNLV does more than offer options — we provide opportunities. Plus, if your professional ambitions require you to obtain multiple degrees, UNLV also has more than 125 graduate degree programs and our own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Military & Veteran Support Programs

UNLV offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• GI Bill-approved programs
• Award-winning Student Veterans of America chapter
• Peer Advising for Veteran Education (PAVE) mentorship program
• VA VetSuccess benefits counselor on campus
• VA VITAL healthcare program coordinator on campus
• In-state tuition for students using any VA Education benefits
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school
• UNLV is a MyCAA approved school

Is UNLV a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, UNLV is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is UNLV a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, UNLV offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are UNLV's tuition rates for military and veterans?

UNLV’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are UNLV's online tuition rates for military and veterans?

UNLV’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer online degree programs?

Yes, UNLV offers online degree programs. 

Is UNLV approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UNLV is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UNLV has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is UNLV a MyCAA school?

Yes, UNLV is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.