ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
Financing Your Academic Goals
Announcement
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available. Due to the changes from the Simplification Act, the federal government will start to process the FAFSA's in March and schools will begin receiving student's FAFSA information beginning April 2024.
Promise Scholarship students: The FAFSA must be submitted by April 1, 2024. Save your confirmation email from Federal Student Aid or take a screenshot of your FAFSA homepage, which has the date your FAFSA was submitted. If there is a delay receiving your FAFSA information you can use either one of these as your proof of submission.
An education at Great Basin College is one of the most potentially rewarding investments you may make in your lifetime, and it can be more affordable than you imagine.
GBC has many resources to assist you in funding your studies. The most desirable forms of financial aid for students are scholarships, and federal grants, which do not need to be repaid. Another option is a federal student loan, which will need to be repaid with interest. Federal Parent Loans are another financial avenue. Veterans may be entitled to additional benefits.
If you receive financial aid at GBC, you will need to maintain Satisfactory Progress during the course of your studies. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these academic standards.
In addition, GBC's Career Center can assist you in finding a regular job in the community and provides an online list of jobs currently open for GBC students.
Announcements and Events
| Jan. 8-Dec. 31 | NSHE Native American Fee Waiver Application |
| Submit the application with Tribal ID and/or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) along with a copy valid driver's license and/or state issued ID card. Eligibility Requirements � See other eligibility requirements on the application. Click to download the application [ More Information About NSHE Native American Fee Waiver Application ] | |
| Sep. 25-Nov. 16 | Soroptimist International of Elko |
| Deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2024. Award amount is $1000. Click on link to apply [ Soroptimist International of Elko Link ] [ More Information About Soroptimist International of Elko ] | |
| Oct. 23-Jan. 7 | Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship |
| Read scholarship criteria. Must attend a post-secondary university, college, or trade school in Northern NV. Deadline: January 6,2025 Click on link for more info and apply. [ Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship Link ] |
For More Information Contact
Student Financial Services
Berg Hall
Great Basin College
Phone: 775.327.2095
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
