Types of Aid

Financial Aid that Works for You

Finding the right type of Financial Aid sounds confusing. But, at NOVA, it doesn't have to be.

We have a wide range of financial aid options available: scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities that help alleviate the stress of college tuition. It’s enough to worry about your studies, without the additional burden of worrying how you’re going to afford tuition.

[Note: For most financial aid options, you will need to complete a FAFSA to confirm your eligibility.]

Loans

Loans are money that you or your parents borrow and repay with interest. Education loans can be offered at lower interest rates with various repayment terms. Some loans require a demonstration of need; others do not.

All About Loans

Scholarships

Scholarships are awards that do not have to be paid back and are based on student performance and talent. Some scholarships consider financial need when determining eligibility.

All About Scholarships

Grants

Grants are financial awards that are based on demonstration of financial need and do not have to be paid back.

All About Grants

Work-Study

Work-study is a financial aid program that allows eligible students to earn money toward their educational expenses by working a part-time job at one of the NOVA campuses. 

All About Work-Study

Contact a Campus Representative

Jimmy Mauger (Manager), Sarah Morales, Eleanor Ripton, Luis Diaz and Ryann Dancel

Bisdorf Building, Room 148
5000 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 855.323.3199
VTTD: 703.323.3744

Raphael Soberano (Manager), Ferdie Respicio, Magda Valencia, and Sahar Cheema

CA Building, Room 113
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003-3743

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 855.323.3199
VTTD: 703.323.3744

Jack Zegeer (Manager), Nathanael Arthur and Olivier Agbota

LR Building, Room 249
21200 Campus Drive
Sterling, VA 20164-8699

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 855.323.3199

Lisa Branson (Manager), Christine Stuffle, and Robel Tesfaye

Student Services Center, MH 110
10950 Campus Drive
Manassas, VA 20109-2399

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 855.323.3199
VTTD: 703.368.3748

John Riemer (Manager) and Audra Budiman

Student Services Center, HE 202
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150-1913

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 703.822.2018 or 703.822.9056
VTTD: 703.822.6150

Tatiana Hunter ( Manager ), Sanchia Alleyne, and Josephine Jakpa

Student Services Center, WC 229
15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191-4099

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 855.323.3199
VTTD: 703.878.5790