A Bright Start Scholarship

This program helps students at the College of Southern Nevada manage the costs of childcare while they work toward their academic goals. By easing the financial burden of daycare, the initiative allows student-parents to focus on their classes and successfully complete their degrees or certificates. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum number of credits and maintain satisfactory academic standing. The funds are first applied directly to the student's institutional tuition and fees, with any remaining balance distributed as a refund. Applicants must submit proof of enrollment with a licensed childcare provider and demonstrate financial need through the federal student aid application process. The award requires a new application each academic year to verify continued eligibility.