At a glance
Nevada has the Opportunity Scholarship, a tax-credit scholarship program (with a funding cap) that helps income-eligible students attend private schools. (A 2015 universal ESA law passed but was never funded and is effectively inactive.) Nevada also has public charters and open enrollment.
This state's choice programs
The Opportunity Scholarship is funded by business donations for which donors receive a tax credit; scholarship-granting organizations then award private-school scholarships to income-eligible students. The program is capped, so availability is limited. Nevada’s 2015 ESA was never funded.
Eligibility
Scholarships are for income-eligible students (generally below set income thresholds), subject to the funding cap. Confirm current income limits and availability.
Applying
Apply through a state-approved scholarship organization. Because of the cap, availability is limited — confirm the current window and funds.
Public school choice, too
Remember: “school choice” also includes public options available in every state:
- Open enrollment / transfersAttend a public school outside your zone, where allowed (see our finding-your-school guide)
- Charter schoolsTuition-free public schools of choice (where available)
- Magnet schoolsTuition-free public schools with a specialized focus
- HomeschoolingLegal in all 50 states (rules vary)
Tips for families
- Confirm the current programThis area changes fast — verify eligibility, amounts, and deadlines
- Watch the deadlines & capsMany programs have windows and funding caps
- Understand what’s coveredESAs are flexible; vouchers usually cover tuition only
- Check your school participatesNot every private school accepts every program
- Combine with school aidChoice funds can stack with a school’s own financial aid
Frequently asked questions
- Does Nevada have a private-school-choice program?Yes (limited) — Nevada has the capped Opportunity Scholarship tax-credit program (its 2015 ESA was never funded).
- What’s the difference between an ESA and a voucher?A voucher pays a private school directly; an ESA is a flexible parent-managed account for many approved expenses.
- What is a tax-credit scholarship?Donors get a tax credit for giving to organizations that fund private-school scholarships.
- Is there public school choice too?Yes — open enrollment, charters, and magnets (plus homeschooling).
- Where do I confirm the details?On the official state program site (see below).
At a glance
- ProgramOpportunity Scholarship (tax-credit)
- TypeTax-credit scholarship (capped)
- Note2015 ESA passed but never funded
- PlusPublic charters & open enrollment
- Confirm withA scholarship organization
Where to confirm
Confirm current programs and eligibility with the official source: