Admissions & Aid

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Get Started at NOVA

Ready to start your future? NOVA welcomes anyone 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. We offer affordable education and a range of programs to help you achieve your goals. Explore our admissions process and financial aid options today – your journey begins here!

Upcoming Webinars

Discover NOVA Webinars

Learn more about NOVA’s application process, program options, financial aid, and resources. Choose a session that fits your schedule:

Upcoming Discover NOVA webinars and registration links
Date Registration link
June 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
June 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
August 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
August 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now

Get Nighthawk Ready Webinars

This webinar is designed for students who have applied to NOVA and want to learn about their next steps to start classes. Join us to learn how to complete the advising survey, log into myNOVA, explore course modalities, and access student and academic resources, financial aid, scholarships, and more.

In order to best assist students during the webinar, registration is limited to 35 students per session.

Upcoming Get Nighthawk Ready webinars and registration links
Date Registration link
June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Register Now
June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Register Now
June 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
June 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Register Now
July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
July 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Register Now
July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Register Now
July 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Register Now
July 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Register Now
July 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m Register Now
July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Register Now
July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Register Now
August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Register Now

Visit NOVA

Visit our campuses and experience what we have to offer.

Apply to NOVA

NOVA has an open-door admission policy. Any person 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent can apply.

Tuition & Costs

NOVA offers one of the lowest tuition rates of any college or university in the Washington, D.C. area.

Financial Aid

Paying for college may seem like an overwhelming task, but at NOVA, we're here to help you.

Dual Enrollment

With NOVA's Dual Enrollment (DE) program, you don't have to wait until you graduate from high school to attend college.

Register for Classes

NOVA makes it easy for you to register for credit programs or Workforce and Continuing Education classes.

Credit for Prior Learning

NOVA helps you turn your prior learning into college credit.