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SB 308 standardizes fee waivers for eligible students enrolled in the Nevada System of Higher Education. It expands existing waivers to cover registration, laboratory, and other mandatory fees for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs, applying to groups including active Nevada National Guard members (and recruits), veterans with Purple Hearts, families of fallen service members, homeless students, and Native American tribal members or descendants. Students using these waivers must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be deemed Nevada residents for fee purposes. The bill also allows National Guard members to reassign waivers to spouses or children after reenlistment, subject to specific usage limits.
AB 532 consolidates multiple existing fee waiver programs at the University of Nevada into a single unified system. It applies to students meeting specific eligibility criteria (such as being a Nevada National Guard member, veteran's family member, homeless student, or descendant of a Native American tribal member) enrolled in eligible undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The bill requires students to complete the FAFSA if eligible, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and apply all non-loan financial aid before the waiver covers remaining fees. It excludes trade/vocational programs and ensures current waiver holders can continue using their existing waivers for non-covered programs until July 1, 2029.
AB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.
