College of Southern Nevada

What is the cost of studying for a year at College of Southern Nevada?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total approximately $4,358 for Nevada residents: $3,713 in tuition plus $645 in required fees. The corresponding reported amount for an out-of-state student is approximately $13,322. These are published charges, not an individual financial-aid quote.

• Nevada resident, full time: approximately $4,358 in reported tuition and required fees for 2025-26.
• Out-of-state student, full time: approximately $13,322 in reported tuition and required fees for 2025-26.
• Books and supplies: a reported estimate of $1,282, before differences by program and course.

Part-time charges depend on the number of credits and applicable fees. Students must also budget for transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses. CSN does not operate undergraduate residence halls, so published room-and-board figures should be understood as cost-of-attendance estimates, not a price for a CSN dorm or meal plan. Clinical, laboratory, and other course charges can alter a student's bill.

Financial aid changes the comparison between published cost and what a student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 80% of students received some form of financial aid, while 10% had student loans; those figures describe student groups, not a standard award. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Nevada aid, scholarships, and qualifying military education benefits. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the starting point for federal aid and many other awards. Income-based average net prices can help with broad comparisons, but a student's actual award, enrollment level, residency, and living arrangements determine the more useful personal estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at College of Southern Nevada?

CSN students can seek part-time employment and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: an award establishes eligibility to earn wages through an approved job, but it is not an upfront payment or a guarantee of a position.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and follow the college's student-employment application process. Other campus or local jobs may be open without Work-Study eligibility, with pay and hiring conditions set by the employer.

CSN also reports career services that include individual and group career planning, résumé help, career-interest assessment, a job bank, job fairs, employer recruitment, and interview opportunities. These services can support a search for part-time work, internships, or post-college employment. An internship is not required of every CSN student, although individual programs may have experiential or clinical requirements.