The Silver State Opportunity Grant (SSOG) is need-based financial aid funded by the State of Nevada. The College of Southern Nevada makes SSOG awards to eligible students based upon several factors including Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results and the student’s semester credit load. SSOG funding is limited, and awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis. For full consideration, students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA and enroll in at least 15 eligible semester credits as early as possible.
SSOG Eligibility Requirements:
- Enroll in at least 15 eligible credits by the Financial Aid Census Date.
- Declare a major that leads to a CSN degree or certificate.
- Funds are awarded based on priority. See priority order below.
- Be college-ready based on placement or completion of entry-level, college-level Mathematics and English (refer to the details below).
- Be classified as a Nevada resident by the Registrar for tuition purposes.
- Comply with the CSN Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements; and
- Provide CSN with your completed, valid FAFSA that has a qualifying Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Students whose FAFSA is selected for verification must complete the verification process successfully.
SSOG Disbursement Requirements:
- Have an SSOG award.
- Be enrolled and actively participating (as reported by CSN Faculty) in 15 or more eligible credits by the Financial Aid Census Date.
College Ready Requirements:
- Currently or previously enrolled in a 100 or above level Mathematics and English course or,
- Placed into a college-level course under institutional placement policies for placement into at least Math 120 and English 101, or
Previously completed remedial coursework (evident by a C or better in Math 096 and/or English 098).
The following tables outline the minimum required scores in English and mathematics necessary for placement into college-level courses in these subjects.
College Readiness Assessments – English
| Test Score | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| ACT English or ACT English Language Arts | 18 (English) |
| SAT ESRW for English 101 | 500; |
College Readiness Assessments – Mathematics
| Test Scores | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Mathematics | 19 |
| SAT Math - SAT Test Date | 450 |
SSOG Maintaining Eligibility:
- To maintain eligibility, you must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) criteria.
SSOG Award Amounts:
- $2,750 fall semester
- $2,750 spring semester
Note:
SSOG awards are canceled after the Financial Aid Census Date for students who fall below 15 eligible credits, and those who are reported by CSN faculty as NOT PARTICIPATING in at least 15 credit hours.
SSOG Subsequent Awarding:
- If SSOG funding remains after the Financial Aid Census Date, unawarded students enrolled in at least 15 eligible credits may be awarded.
- Students whose SSOG was canceled but who later add credits to achieve at least 15 credits may be re-considered.