Registrar Services and Support

Determine if you qualify for in-state tuition at Virginia Community College System colleges, including NOVA. Learn more about in-state residency requirements or in-state tuition details.

To request a name change or update your Social Security Number on your student record, you must provide legal documentation and your original Social Security card. For more details, refer to Form 125-026.

Your domicile determines your eligibility for in-state tuition rates. You can file an appeal if you have been classified as out-of-state and believe this is incorrect. Please allow up to 10 business days for your appeal to be reviewed. Learn more about the appeals process.

Need proof of your academic enrollment status? Submit the Enrollment Verification Request Form (Form 125-094). Processing takes 5-10 business days. For assistance, contact Enrollment Services.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 protects your rights regarding your educational records. Learn more about your rights by reviewing NOVA's Student Records FERPA Policy and visiting the US Department of Education FERPA website.

Need to defer your student loan payments? Submit your lender’s deferment form along with Verification Form 125-094 to any associate campus registrar's office.

Senior citizens in Virginia may qualify to take classes for free under the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act of 1974. Explore this opportunity to continue your education at no cost.

Follow our step-by-step guide to register for classes.

If you are returning to NOVA after an absence of five years (15 terms) or more without earning credit, you may petition for academic renewal. Complete and submit the Academic Renewal Petition Form (Form 125-039).

Use form 125-406 to submit documentation to the Associate Campus Registrar's Office to address service indicators that prevent registration, out-of-state domicile, and other admission-related services.

Have questions about Associate Campus Registrar Services? Email us at enrollmentservices@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.3000.

• Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: Closed