63 WNC students receive $5,500 through state grant program

Many low-income students at Western Nevada College are learning firsthand this week the state had their educational goals in mind.The 2015 Nevada Legislature allocated $2.5 million for financial assistance to students for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. Through the Silver State Opportunity Grant program, 63 WNC students are receiving the maximum financial aid award of $5,500 for the coming school year.“I’m excited about it. I just heard about it,” said recipient Ellie Dutton. “I’