- Application for VA In-State Tuition Rates
A student's eligibility for in-state tuition at all colleges in the Virginia Community College System, including NOVA, is initially determined by information gathered from the online Application for Admission. Respond promptly to request for additional information. Files are not complete until all information has been received. Read more on In-State Residency , or go to the application .
Enrollment Services
The Campus Registrar's Office is at each NOVA Campus to assist students, faculty, and staff in maintaining accurate and timely processing of transactions related to student record integrity.
In addition, the staff observes and applies academic policies, procedures, and administrative functions to ensure student enrollment services comply with institutional, accreditation, and other regulatory standards and requirements.- Change of Name or Social Security Number
For a student record name change or social security number change, legal documentation and the original SSN card must be provided. See form 125-026 .
- Domicile Appeals
Your domicile is used to determine your tuition rate. Appeal your out-of-state classification. Please allow 10 business days for review and processing if all documents are received. Go to our Appeals page .
- Enrollment Verification
Provides confirmation of your academic enrollment status. Students can submit the Enrollment Verification Request Form 125-094 to the Campus Student Service Center via email: enrollmentservices@nvcc.edu. (Allow 5 to 10 business days for processing.)
Northern Virginia Community College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to also handle verification requests. Verify your current enrollment, degrees or professional certifications earned, and/or past attendance.
- FERPA
Your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
For more information, please view the Student Records (FERPA) NOVA Policy, and visit the US Department of Education FERPA Website.
- Loan Deferment Request
Students can submit the Lender Deferment Form to any campus registrar's office.
- Complete all required sections of your loan provider's form for borrower or student.
- Submit the loan deferment form by mail or in person.
- Complete and submit the verification form 125-094 with your lender form.
Emailed or faxed submissions are not available for loan deferments as the original form with your signature is required.
- NOVA Application
The first step in starting your journey. Click here to apply .
- Senior Citizens
The State of Virginia permits senior citizens to take classes for free under the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act of 1974. Click here to apply .
- How to Register for Classes
Watch the video to learn the step-by-step process to register for classes.
Watch the Video
- Academic Renewal Petition
Students who return to the College after five years (15 terms) or more without taking NOVA courses for credit may petition for academic renewal. The request must be in writing and submitted to a campus Student Services center. See form 125-039 .
Enrollment Services Request Form
Use form 125-406 to submit documentation to address service indicators that prevent registration, out-of-state domicile, and other admission-related services to the Campus Registrar's Office.
Other Student Resources
- Investigators Request
FERPA regulation requires institutions to provide information to officials with legitimate educational interest. All students' educational record requests from investigators (Federal, State, or Local) are handled by the Campus Registrar Office. Review and processing time will start within 48 hours after all documents are received.
- Voter Registration
Northern Virginia Community College encourages all eligible students to register to vote. Voter registration materials can be obtained at campus counseling offices and student services centers.
- Identity Theft - What to Know, What to Do
If someone is using your personal information, Know Your Rights when recovering from identity theft. Visit the Federal Trade Commission site to report identity theft and get a personal recovery plan.
- Academic Calendar - Important Dates
View when classes start and other important dates throughout the academic term.
Academic Calendar