# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.5448: Waiver of fees for homeless or unaccompanied pupil; eligibility; verification of status

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.5448

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.5448
- **Heading:** Waiver of fees for homeless or unaccompanied pupil; eligibility; verification of status
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 34 / Chapter 396 / Section 396.5448

## Text

1. The Board of Regents may grant a waiver of registration fees and laboratory fees for a person who is identified as a homeless or unaccompanied pupil. For the purpose of assessing fees and charges against a person to whom such a waiver is granted, including, without limitation, tuition charges pursuant to NRS 396.540 , the person shall be deemed to be a bona fide resident of this State.

2. A person is eligible for a waiver pursuant to subsection 1 if the person maintains at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale, each semester or the equivalent of a 2.0 grade point average if a different scale is used.

3. A person may use a waiver granted pursuant to subsection 1 for 10 years after the person attains the age of 18 years or, if the person enrolls in the System before the age of 18 years, for 10 years after the date of such enrollment.

4. The Board of Regents may request documentation from a person requesting a waiver pursuant to subsection 1 as it deems necessary to verify that such a person was a homeless or unaccompanied pupil.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Homeless pupil ” has the meaning ascribed to the term “homeless children and youths” in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2) . (b) “ Unaccompanied pupil ” has the meaning ascribed to the term “unaccompanied youth” in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(6) .

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.005 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.010 Seat of University; extension instruction, research and service activities conducted throughout State](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.020 Legal and corporate name of University; name and composition of System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.031 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.035 Attachment of omitted area to appropriate district; certification and filing of attachment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.040 Number of Regents; election from certain districts; residency requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.047 Adoption of Board of Regents districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.047.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.050 Oaths](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.060 Vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.070 Salaries and expenses of Regents; restrictions on account to pay for hosting expenditures of Regent; annual report and availability of hosting expenditures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.080 Chair of Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.090 Secretary of Board: Employment; duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.090.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.100 Meetings; records open to public inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.100.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 396.110 Rules of Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C396_S396.110.md)

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