Viewing and Uploading Documents in the UNLV Financial Aid Portal

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Overview

This guide informs you how to view and upload documents via the UNLV Financial Aid Portal.

  • Requested Documents are documents that must be submitted to continue processing your financial aid eligibility.
  • Non-Requested Documents are supplemental documents that can be submitted to assist in the processing of your financial aid.

Various document types require different data elements and information. When uploading documents, read each heading.

  • For example, all the documents under the heading “Documents Requiring Attention” must be submitted.
  • If the heading reads “One of the Following Documents is Required”, any document listed meets the requirements for that section.
  • Also, pay close attention to the Owner column, which will indicate who the information is being requested from (e.g., student, parent, student spouse, or parent spouse).

View and Upload a Requested Document

  1. From the UNLV Financial Aid homepage, select the Documents tab. The Document screen will display all of the documents assigned to you.

    Screenshot of the UNLV Financial Aid Portal homepage, with the "Documents" tab highlighted in the navigation bar.
  2. Once a document you want to upload has been determined, click the Upload icon under the Submit Document column to upload a document.

    Screenshot of the Documents screen, showing a list of required documents with sections like "Documents Requiring Attention" and "One of the following documents is required," and an upload icon highlighted under the "Submit Document" column.
     
  3. In the File column, click Choose a File. Accepted formats include PDF, JPEG, GIF, or PNG and have a maximum upload size of 50MB.
  4. Select a file to upload from your own device and click Open. 
    Screenshot of a file selection window, with a file selected (Tax Transcript) and the "Open" button highlighted.

    Notice that the Update File and Add Additional Pages features are enabled when the document is uploaded. These options allow the file to be updated later, or supplemental pages to be added to the uploaded file.

    Screenshot of the Upload Documents page, highlighting the "UPDATE FILE" and "ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES" buttons after a file has been selected.

    If applicable, fill out all Required Fields. Note that some fields will include a detailed description clarifying what information is being requested or additional instructions (e.g., providing a unique date, office use only, etc.). Please review each field carefully. In addition, provide any additional comments and click Upload.

    Screenshot of the comment entry area and the "UPLOAD" button highlighted at the bottom right of the screen.
  5.  Upon receiving confirmation that your document(s) have been sent, click OK.

    Pop-up message confirming, "Your document(s) have been sent!" with the "OK" button highlighted.
     
  6.  Submitted documentation will appear under the Document History section of the Documents screen.

    Screenshot of the Document History section on the Documents screen, showing previously submitted documents, their status (Received), received date, and description.

Upload a Non-Requested Document

  1. From the UNLV Financial Aid homepage, select the Documents tab.
  2. In the Documents summary, click the upload a non requested document link.
  3. Click in the Owner(s) field, and select the applicable option (e.g., Student).

    Screenshot showing a drop-down list of Owners (Parent, Parent Spouse, Student, Student Spouse) with the Owner(s) field highlighted.
     
  4. In the Award Year field, select the appropriate award year if the document is year specific (e.g., 2026-2027).

    Screenshot showing a drop-down list of Award Years (e.g., 2025-2026, 2026-2027) with the Award Year field highlighted.
     
  5. Once all fields have been completed, click Choose a File. Accepted formats include PDF, JPEG, GIF, or PNG and have a maximum upload size of 50MB.

    Screenshot of the Non-Requested Document upload form, highlighting the "CHOOSE A FILE" button.
     
  6. Select the file to upload from your own device and click Open.

    Screenshot of a file selection window, with a file selected (Summer Application) and the "Open" button highlighted.
     
  7. If applicable, fill out all Required Fields. Note that some fields will include a detailed description clarifying what information is being requested or additional instructions. Please review each field carefully. In addition, provide any additional comments and click Upload.
     
  8. Upon receiving confirmation that your document(s) have been sent, click OK. 
  9. The Non-Requested Document will be uploaded. Submitted documentation will appear under the Document History section of the Documents screen. 

Document Status and History

Submitted documentation will appear under the Document History section of the Documents screen. The Document History section will also display the status of each document submitted.

  • Once a document is submitted, it will remain in a Received status until a staff member reviews it.
  • After the document has been reviewed, staff members will change the document’s status to Acceptable, Unacceptable, or Rejected.
  • You will need to periodically check the Financial Aid Portal to view the status of a document.
  • If a document is given an Unacceptable or Rejected status, you will need to view comments and then re-submit the document.

Help

For assistance, please contact the UNLV Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.

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