State of Nevada WICHE - Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

CONTRACTS FOR 2016 WILL BE MAILED APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER 1ST

The next State of Nevada WICHE Commission meeting will be scheduled for November 2016.

WICHE HAS MOVED:

100 N. Stewart Street, Suite 220

Carson City, Nevada 89701

(775) 687-0991

Application Deadline: October 15

Veterinary Medicine Applicants: You are encouraged to submit your applications by September 1st

Making a Difference in Nevada

Education

Provides financial assistance, reduced tuition, and/or preferential admission to Nevada students at participating institutions.

Workforce

WICHE-supported Nevada professionals are guaranteed to work a minimum of 2-4 years to meet workforce shortages, and many participants continue to work in Nevada after they have completed the obligation period.

Health Care

Requires WICHE professionals to provide services in their given health care fields. Nevadans throughout the state have access to care on a continuous, consistent basis that may otherwise not be available.

Economic

Generates additional employment opportunities and income that contribute to the local tax base, as well as helps Nevada attract and retain businesses and jobs.