Tuition Options

Qualification Options for Tuition/Residency

Undocumented Students: The Tuition Equity Provision established in July 2020 allows for any student who calls Virginia their home but is unable to demonstrate legal domicile to be able to apply under this exception. This is not the same as qualifying as "domiciled in Virginia".

Steps to qualify for in-state tuition exception as Dependent:

1. Apply to NOVA.
2. Bring the following documents to a campus Student Services Center:
   1. Tuition Equity Provision.
   2. Photo Identification for students.
   3. Final High School Transcript (must show at least 2 years of attendance) or GED.
   4. Federal Income Taxes of person who student depends on.
   5. Virginia income tax returns (VA 760) for 2 previous years.
3. Students who are Independent need to provide their own Virginia income tax returns.
4. Students who are homeschooled should provide home school certification and a copy of the filed letter of intent.
5. Indicate Residency as the document type when uploading documents.

Questions? Contact the Student Affairs Center at any campus or email enrollmentservices@nvcc.edu.

• Tuition Equity Provision - FAQ [SCHEV]
• Addendum C - Summary of In-State or Reduced Tuition Provisions [SCHEV] (See Section 11, page 9) 

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Students who fall under these categories may qualify for in-state tuition by following the steps outlined on the pages below:

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Eligibility for In-State Tuition