2005 Legislative Changes to Nevada Millennium Scholarships

During the 2005 legislative session, there were several changes to the Nevada Millennium Scholarship Program which affect current recipients.

• As of January 1, 2006, Millennium Scholars will be funded each semester for a maximum of12 credits per student.
• As of January 1, 2006, GPA will be calculated on a “per term” rather than a cumulative basis. Students must maintain at least a 2.6 GPA for each of their first two terms. Once 30 credits is reached, students must maintain a 2.75 for that term and thereafter.
• Millennium Scholarship funds may no longer be used to pay for remedial classes, which are math or english courses with a course number below 100.
• If a student loses eligiblilty, they will be allowed to regain eligibility once only.

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