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
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021
ARP/HEERF III Act Funding
On March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. This act allocates funding to higher education institutions for the purpose of providing Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF III) Grants to eligible students. Great Basin College has been allocated $1,255,954.00 to provide eligible students with emergency student aid which can be used for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
Great Basin College is awarding ARP (also referred to as HEERF III) grants this Fall to students in two rounds. The first round which will be disbursed on August 2, 2021 will be for students enrolled at least six credits in the Fall 2021 semester and registered for Spring 2021. The second round will be available to students with verified attendance after September 5, 2021, enrolled in at least six credits for Fall 2021.
Great Basin College is also awarding ARP (also referred to as HEERF III) grants to students enrolled in spring 2022 semester in two rounds. The first round was disbursed on December 21, 2021 to students enrolled in at least six credits for spring 2022. The second round will be disbursed to students enrolled in at least six credits with verified attendance after February 4th, 2022 on a first come first serve basis until the funding is depleted. The payment amounts will be $250 for those enrolled in 6-11.99 credits and $500 for 12 or more credits for the spring 2022 term.
To date, GBC has disbursed $1,255,954.00 to 3,432 unduplicated students enrolled in fall 2021 and spring 2022 and identified by GBC as meeting the requirements for this funding.
Funds will be prioritized for students with exceptional need such as those students who have a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for unmet need. To determine grant amounts distributed, a formula was used to address two factors, part-time and full-time status as well as a need-based analysis according to a completed FAFSA with awards up to $500 for full-time status and $250 for part-time status.
You will not need to apply for these funds. Funds will automatically be distributed to those students who meet the eligibility requirements. If you have questions regarding eligibility or exceptional need circumstances please contact the Financial Aid Department at financial-aid@gbcnv.edu.
An e-mail was sent to all students. Please view the content of that letter here!
ARP Act Funding
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was passed by Congress. The ARP Act includes emergency grant funding to assist students with expenses related to the cost of attendance and emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus. The act provides institutions funds to defray expenses associated with coronavirus including lost revenue, technology costs, and payroll.
Great Basin College was awarded a total of $842,351.00 in ARP Act Institutional funds. This funding allows GBC to cover lost revenues for the college and student housing and payroll expenses. As of December 31, 2022, GBC has expended $207,789.64 of these funds on payroll related expenses and $65,263.84 for requirements under the ARP Act. In addition, $330,911.38 was spent on technology, and $238,386.14 for indirect costs. As of December 31, 2022, all funds received from the ARP Act Institutional Support program have been spent.
Great Basin College was awarded a total of $86,931.00 in ARP Act Strengthening Institutions Program funds. This funding allows GBC to cover lost revenues for the college, student housing, payroll and expenses related to technology. As of March 31, 2022, GBC has spent $11,482.90 on required uses under the ARP Act. In addition, $15,924.50 has been spent on technology, $34,686.20 in payroll related expenses and $24,837.40 for indirect costs. As of March 31, 2022, all funds received from the ARP Act Strengthening Institutions Program have been spent.
Review the Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under ARP Act Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3):
- Quarter ending September 30, 2021
- Quarter ending September 30, 2021 - Revised
- Quarter Ending December 31,2021
- Quarter Ending March 31, 2022
- Quarter Ending June 30, 2022
- Quarter Ending September 30, 2022
- Quarter Ending December 31, 2022
For More Information Contact
Admissions and Records
Great Basin College
Phone: 775-327-2059
admissions@gbcnv.edu
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.
