The Nevada System of Higher Education’s board voted 8–5 to raise tuition and fees up to 12% at four‑year campuses and 9% at two‑year colleges over three years, starting with modest increases in 2026–27. System leaders said the hikes are needed to replace over $57 million in temporary state bridge funding that will expire and to cover deferred maintenance, student support services, cybersecurity and a 1% faculty merit pool. Chancellor Matt McNair and presidents warned that without new revenue roughly 317 positions across the system could be at risk. The board projects the increases will generate about $49.3 million annually, exceeding a projected $41.4 million shortfall by 2029. Student leaders and advocates protested at the meeting, arguing tuition increases shift systemic funding failures onto students. Even with increases, NSHE officials said Nevada tuition would remain below peer averages in the region, but the vote signals mounting fiscal stress for public systems as states pare temporary pandemic-era supports and face tougher budget choices.