Nevada families can earn up to $1,500 toward post-secondary education through matching grant program

Through the Nevada Treasury’s Silver State Matching Grant Program, the Treasury will match every dollar invested up to $300 per year for five years, for a total of $1,500 per beneficiary. 
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The 2025 application period for the Silver State Matching Grant Program through the Nevada Treasury is open and continues through July 31, 2025. The program helps Nevada families save for higher education. For those who qualify, the Treasury will match every dollar invested up to $300 per year for five years, for a total of $1,500 per beneficiary. 

“Every dollar saved today is one less you may have to borrow to support your child in pursuing postsecondary education in the future,” said Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, Deputy Treasurer, College Savings, Nevada Treasury. “Through the Nevada Treasury’s Silver State Matching Grant Program, families who save for college can see their efforts doubled. When you invest in your child’s future, we invest with you.”

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Both the applicant and the beneficiary must be Nevada residents.
• Must be the account owner of a Future Path 529 account. If you don’t already have one, you can open one now to become eligible.
• The beneficiary must be 13 years or younger as of December 31 of the first year the account owner applies for the Silver State Matching Grant funding.
• Household adjusted gross income must not exceed $74,999.
• Must apply/reapply to your Future Path 529 account and qualify each year for each beneficiary to be considered for the grant. 

Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Nevada Treasury offers a variety of flexible 529 college savings options, including the Nevada College Kick Start program. These accounts allow savings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, with tax-free withdrawals when used for qualified education expenses such as tuition, fees, books, student loan payments, and even K-12 education costs. Funds can be used at eligible schools nationwide, including community colleges, trade and vocational schools, providing families with versatile options beyond traditional four-year universities.

To learn more and apply to the Silver State Matching Grant Program, please visit https://futurepath529.com/home/nevada-benefits.html. For more information about college savings plans and options provided by the Nevada Treasury, please visit https://nvigate.gov/  or contact the Nevada Treasury at collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov or call 702-486-6980.

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