The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents voted 8–5 to raise tuition up to 12% over three years starting in fall 2026. NSHE officials estimate the increase will generate funds to cover more than $41 million in university staff positions that had previously been supported by temporary state “bridge funding.” Regents framed the move as a necessary step to sustain core operations as the one‑time state funding sunsets in 2027; critics noted the increase will affect affordability and could damp enrollment amid demographic pressures. The decision follows months of deliberations about alternatives to preserve faculty and staff compensation. Universities and community colleges will now finalize pricing schedules; system leaders said they will seek targeted aid and institutional measures to protect low‑income and first‑generation students.