College of Education

Travel and research grants, scholarships and graduate assistantships.

• Loan forgiveness for special education teachers

  • Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education

  The department points special education students to federal loan forgiveness of up to $17,500 for teachers who serve five years in a low-income school. Eligibility depends on your loan type and when you borrowed. Check the federal rules before you count on it.

  Source: EMS Student Resources. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Special education scholarships in the COE

  • Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education

  Several College of Education scholarships favor special education students, including one only for special education graduate students. Amounts typically run from about $1,000 to $5,000. Apply through the college scholarship form when the cycle opens.

  Source: COE Scholarships. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• COE Graduate Student Professional Development Scholarship

  • COE
  • Deadline: Dec. 1 (for January to June activities) and May 1 (for July to December activities)

  COE graduate students can get up to $500 a year for conference travel, registration, workshops and similar costs. There are two application cycles a year, plus emergency requests for late conference acceptances. Priority goes to students without other funding.

  Source: COE Professional Development Funding Policies and Procedures (2026). Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• College of Education graduate assistantships

  • COE

  The college offers state-funded teaching and research assistantships, externally funded research assistantships and community internship assistantships. State-funded GAs get a stipend and reduced registration fees for up to nine credits a semester. Master's and Ed.S. students can hold a state-funded GA for up to two years, and doctoral students for up to four.

  Source: COE Graduate Assistants and Post-Doctoral Scholars. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• College of Education scholarships

  • COE

  The college awards donor-funded scholarships each year, many open to graduate students. Applicants must show financial need through the FAFSA or the Institutional Aid Application. The 2026-27 cycle has closed. Sign up for the Ed Exchange newsletter to hear when the next one opens.

  Source: COE Scholarships. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Emergency Retention Grants

  • UNLV-wide

  Graduate students facing a sudden financial emergency, such as car repairs, medical bills or a forced move, can apply for emergency funding from the Graduate College. You apply in the Grad Rebel Gateway and must document the hardship. Regular costs like rent are not covered.

  Source: Graduate College Emergency Retention Grants. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• GPSA Annual Awards

  • UNLV-wide

  The Graduate and Professional Student Association gives yearly awards for community impact and for outstanding scholarship. Student awards carry a $300 scholarship. Self-nominations are welcome.

  Source: GPSA Annual Awards. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• GPSA Sponsorship Program (travel, research and professional development)

  • UNLV-wide

  The Graduate and Professional Student Association funds conference travel, research materials and professional development for enrolled, degree-seeking graduate students. Students can request up to $2,500 a year, with a $1,250 limit per application. Lifetime caps are $2,500 for master's students and $5,000 for doctoral students.

  Source: GPSA Sponsorship Award Program Information. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Graduate assistantship benefits and policies

  • UNLV-wide

  Graduate assistants get a stipend, and state-funded GAs get registration fees covered for up to nine credits a semester. Out-of-state GAs do not pay out-of-state tuition while under contract. GAs must carry health insurance and can apply for a short-term GA loan of up to $500 a semester.

  Source: Graduate College GA Benefits. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Graduate College fellowships and scholarships

  • UNLV-wide
  • Deadline: Dec. 1 for most 2027-2028 awards

  The Graduate College awards merit-based fellowships and scholarships through the Grad Rebel Gateway. Awards range from scholarships of a few hundred dollars to doctoral fellowships worth over $20,000. Most awards for 2027-2028 list a Dec. 1 application deadline. You need a CV, a statement of purpose and at least one recommender.

  Source: Graduate College Current Student Funding. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards

  • UNLV-wide
  • Deadline: College nominations due to the Graduate College Dec. 1, 2026

  Each college can nominate one thesis and one dissertation each year. Winners receive $2,000 for a dissertation or $1,500 for a thesis. Students apply through their own college first, which then submits its nominee.

  Source: Graduate College Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

Student discounts, free subscriptions and software you already have access to.

• Borrow a laptop

  • UNLV-wide

  A limited number of Apple and HP laptops are available for students to borrow through OIT’s technology loan program.

  Source: OIT Learn Anywhere. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Claude AI at no cost (Rebel Spark AI)

  • UNLV-wide

  All UNLV students can use Anthropic’s Claude at no cost through UNLV, with enhanced data protection. Sign in with your ACE account. Check with your instructors before using AI for coursework.

  Source: OIT Claude AI. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Discounted software through the UNLV Bookstore

  • UNLV-wide

  Students can buy select software at a discount, including Adobe, EndNote and SPSS grad packs. Registration is required.

  Source: OIT Discounted Software. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Google Workspace and Gemini with your student email

  • UNLV-wide

  Your Rebelmail account is a Google Workspace account with Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Calendar. Google Gemini is included with UNLV’s enhanced data protection. Paid Google AI Pro is funded by departments, not offered to all students.

  Source: OIT AI Technology Hub. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• GPSA cap and gown rental

  • UNLV-wide

  If the cost of regalia would keep you from walking at commencement, GPSA rents graduate regalia for $60 and refunds $40 when you return it in good condition. Requests open Sept. 20 for fall and Feb. 20 for spring, and need-based requests get priority.

  Source: GPSA Graduate Cap and Gown Program. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• LinkedIn Learning

  • UNLV-wide

  Students have free access to thousands of on-demand video courses in technology, creative and business skills.

  Source: OIT Institutional Memberships. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Microsoft 365 for home use

  • UNLV-wide

  Students can download and install Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, at no additional cost. Sign in with your ACE account.

  Source: OIT Software: Microsoft 365. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Qualtrics survey software

  • UNLV-wide

  UNLV has a campus-wide Qualtrics license, so students can build surveys for research at no cost. Useful for theses and dissertations.

  Source: OIT Qualtrics. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• RebelApps: lab software from anywhere

  • UNLV-wide

  RebelApps lets you open campus software, such as SPSS and Microsoft 365, on a remote desktop from your own device. Handy for statistics courses when you cannot get to a lab.

  Source: OIT Software: SPSS. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• RebelCard discounts and offers

  • UNLV-wide

  Local and online businesses offer discounts when you show your RebelCard or use your UNLV email. Offers cover retail, food, services and activities. Vendors set and change the offers, and some ask you to verify your RebelCard first.

  Source: RebelCard Discounts and Offers. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

Study space, printing, writing help, career services and counseling.

• COE Technology Support Office and computer labs

  • COE

  The college runs computer labs in the CEB and BDC buildings, a bring-your-own-device area and mobile curriculum labs of iPads, Chromebooks and laptops. Staff help students with hardware, software and research technology.

  Source: COE Technology Support Office. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Education Student Services Center (ARL and TFA students)

  • COE
  • Master's students

  The ESSC advises graduate students in the Alternate Route to Licensure and Teach for America programs, along with COE undergraduates. It also handles licensure and endorsement questions.

  Source: COE Education Student Services Center. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Career Services

  • UNLV-wide

  Career advising and professional development for students and alumni, including the Career Launch online platform.

  Source: Career Services and Workforce Development. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

  • UNLV-wide

  Student mental health services, including counseling and crisis support. See the source for how to schedule and for crisis contacts.

  Source: Student Counseling and Psychological Services. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Disability Resource Center

  • UNLV-wide

  Accommodations and support for students with disabilities, including temporary injuries and pregnancy. Apply through the DRC portal.

  Source: Disability Resource Center. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Grad Rebel writing boot camps and writing group

  • UNLV-wide

  The Graduate College, Writing Center and Libraries run structured writing time for theses, dissertations and articles. Options include Saturday writing sprints, a multi-week writing group and an on-demand boot camp.

  Source: Grad Rebel Writing Programs. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Graduate Student Commons (Lied Library, Room 2141)

  • UNLV-wide

  A study space just for graduate and professional students, run by GPSA on the second floor of Lied Library. It includes a computer lab, and you need your RebelCard to enter. It is open evenings and weekends during the fall and spring semesters.

  Source: GPSA Graduate Student Commons. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Jean Nidetch Care Center

  • UNLV-wide

  Confidential support for students affected by sexual violence, relationship violence, family violence or stalking.

  Source: Jean Nidetch Care Center. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Ombuds Office

  • UNLV-wide

  A confidential place to talk through a conflict or concern at UNLV and learn your options. Graduate and professional students can use it.

  Source: UNLV Ombuds Office. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Printing in campus computer labs

  • UNLV-wide

  Campus computer labs use RebelPrint, a pay-for-print system. New accounts start with a $1 credit, then black and white pages cost 3 cents and color pages 40 cents, paid from RebelCash. You can also send files to a lab printer from your own device.

  Source: OIT Printing and Scanning. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Student Support Spot

  • UNLV-wide

  Free food packages, toiletries and in-person help for students facing food, housing, transportation, child care or digital access challenges. It is run by the Graduate College and Career Services in the University Gateway building.

  Source: UNLV Student Support Spot. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• UNLV Food Pantry

  • UNLV-wide

  Students, staff and faculty can shop the pantry once a week for staples plus fresh produce when available. Bring your Rebel ID.

  Source: UNLV Food Pantry. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• UNLV Writing Center

  • UNLV-wide

  Free one-to-one and group writing consultations in person, online and by written feedback. Virtual sessions run until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which helps if you work during the day. The center also offers support for graduate students and postdocs.

  Source: UNLV Writing Center. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

Graduate student organizations, affinity groups and how to start or fund one.

• Chi Sigma Iota (Omega Alpha Chapter)

  • Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services

  The counseling honor society. Students in counselor education programs can join after a semester of full-time coursework with a 3.5 GPA. Activities include speakers, volunteering and networking.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Higher Education Student Leadership Association

  • Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

  An organization for students in the UNLV Higher Education program that builds co-curricular and professional connections with faculty and university professionals.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Student Affiliates in School Psychology

  • Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services

  A student group for future school psychologists, counselors and educators, with leadership, service and networking opportunities. Open to all UNLV students.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Student Council for Exceptional Children

  • Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education

  The UNLV student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children, for anyone who works with or advocates for people with exceptionalities. Non-education majors are welcome.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Student Organization of Addiction Professionals

  • Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services

  A student group for future addiction professionals that organizes community service, outreach and prevention events.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Holmes Scholars Program

  • COE

  Through AACTE, the college supports graduate students in education who identify as racially and ethnically diverse. Scholars get mentoring, professional development and a national network, with a focus on academic careers.

  Source: COE Holmes Scholars Program. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Student Academic Authors

  • COE

  A COE student organization where members support each other with scholarly writing and share what they learn about getting published.

  Source: COE Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Find or start a student organization

  • UNLV-wide

  UNLV has more than 450 registered student organizations, listed in the Involvement Center. To start one, you register it there with a member roster. Registered organizations manage their own funds and can find guidance on fundraising and budgeting.

  Source: UNLV Registered Student Organizations. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• GPSA: your graduate student government

  • UNLV-wide

  Every graduate and professional student is automatically a GPSA member. You can run for office, serve on committees or volunteer. Fill out the interest form to get started.

  Source: GPSA Get Involved. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• Graduate MENTORS peer mentoring

  • UNLV-wide

  New graduate students are paired with a peer mentor who has finished at least a year at UNLV. Mentors gain leadership experience. Mentees get advice and a professional network.

  Source: Graduate MENTORS Peer Mentorship Program. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• The Grad Academy

  • UNLV-wide

  The Graduate College’s free professional and career development hub. It offers workshops, co-curricular microcredentials in teaching, research and mentorship, and the Grad Rebel Ambassadors program.

  Source: The Grad Academy. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

• The Intersection: multicultural resource center

  • UNLV-wide

  UNLV’s academic multicultural center is a place to connect across backgrounds and build community, with a focus on first-generation students and students of color.

  Source: The Intersection. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.