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To avoid delays in receiving your VA education benefits, please follow the steps listed below and submit all required documents.

Summary Of Requirements/Documents:

  • Copy of VONAPP or Certificate of Eligibility
  • Copy of DD-214 or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
  • Math/English Placement Scores or ACT/SAT (if applicable)
  • Military Transcripts
  • Official college/universities transcripts (if applicable)
  • VA Enrollment Certification Request form (each semester)

Step 1: Apply And Complete The Following:

    Nevada State University Admissions Application

      • Please choose the category that best describes you:
        • First-Year Student: You have never attended college after graduating from high school or earning a GED.
        • Transfer Student: You have attended another college or university after completing high school and are now looking to continue your education at Nevada State University.
        • Returning Student: You were previously enrolled at Nevada State University and are now coming back to complete your degree or begin a new program.
      • For more details about the application process and applicant types, and to start the application, visit the link above.
      • Selecting the correct category ensures your application is processed correctly. If you’re unsure which category applies to you, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.

    Step 2: Submit A Copy Of DD-214 Or Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).

    Step 3: Take Math And English Placement Tests, If Applicable.

    • Complete this step if you have not taken any Math and/or English class for college credits.
    • SAT and ACT scores may be submitted in lieu of placement testing.
    • To sign up for a placement test, please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment by email  or phone at 702-992-2130.

    Step 4: Request And Submit All Sealed (Un-Opened) Official Transcripts From College/Universities Attended And Military Transcripts To:

    • Nevada State University, Office of Admissions and Records, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
      • For Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy transcripts, request online through Joint Services Transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil
      • For Air Force transcripts, request online through Community College of the Air Force: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf

    New And Continuing Students

    Step 5: Schedule An Appointment To Meet With An Academic Advisor To Plan Your Courses And Class Schedules.

    • Only courses (including prerequisites) that satisfy requirements for a program of study will be reported to the VA.  Call 702.992.2160 or email [email protected] to reach Academic Advising.

    Step 6: Register For Classes Online Through MyNevadaState

    • Note: This form must be submitted every semester you wish to use benefits.

    Contact Information for VA Certifying Official

    Contact Person: Fran Wilson
    Mailing Address: 1300 Nevada State Drive, RSS200, Henderson, NV 89002
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (702) 992-2199
    Fax: (702) 992-2151

    Hours: Monday Friday (8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.)

    (Closed on all major holidays: 4th of July, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day)

    Make an appointment.