NOVA Application Tutorials
Program of Study Section
Residency & Domicile Section
NovaConnect: How to Apply Online
Financial Aid Priority Dates
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available at https://studentaid.gov/ on October 1 almost a year before the following academic year begins. Students who submit their FAFSA and any requested items by the following dates should be awarded any funds they qualify for prior to the start of classes. You are encouraged to apply early!- Fall Semester: March 1 (prior to the beginning of Fall term)
- Spring Semester: October 1 (prior to the beginning of Spring term)
- Summer Semester: April 1 (prior to the beginning of Summer term)
Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office.
Application Forms
Please sign into your MyNOVA account to access all online forms. Learn more about the MyNOVA portal.
- Forms & Materials for All Students
- Transfer Students
- High School/Home School Students
- Senior Citizen
- Military Personnel
Email Account
Activate your free email account.
- To protect your privacy, instructors may only use a student's official NOVA email address.
- You will receive updates on course changes and other pertinent information through your NOVA email account.
Important Notice: Students cannot activate their VCCS student email until they have enrolled for classes. All fees must be paid before students can access their email.