Important Financial Aid Reminders for Summer 2023

As the spring semester draws to a close, we invite you to glance through the financial aid reminders provided below for the upcoming summer term. Consider printing this information or saving it in a convenient location so that you can share it with students. Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact NOVA’s Financial Aid Office.

Apply for Summer Aid:
Students may complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any items that may be requested on their NOVAConnect To Do List to be considered for summer financial aid. A tutorial is provided here.

View Anticipated Financial Aid:
NOVA’s Financial Aid Office plans to award summer financial aid to eligible students in early April 2023. Summer financial aid offered before May 28, 2023 (the 12-week-term census) is based on anticipated full-time enrollment. If students enroll in less than 12 eligible credits, their financial aid award may be reduced. To view anticipated financial aid based on current enrollment, students may log in to NOVAConnect and follow the instructions provided.

Summer Pell Grants:
If students received a Federal Pell Grant based on full-time enrollment in fall 2022 and in spring 2023, they must take at least 6 eligible credits during summer 2023 to potentially receive a summer Federal Pell Grant. A lifetime Federal Pell Grant limit that equates to 12 full-time semesters applies. Also, note that summer grant eligibility is based on enrollment as of May 28; so students should register for all the courses they plan to take during the entire summer term by May 28. Summer courses added on or after May 29 will not increase grant eligibility.

Purchase Books, Supplies and Laptops with Summer Aid:
If anticipated financial aid is more than what students owe for the summer semester, they may use their excess aid to purchase books, supplies or even a laptop through the NOVA Bookstore, from May 2, 2023 through July 5, 2023. More information is available here .      

Reapply for Aid for 2023-2024:
Students should reapply for financial aid for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year as soon as possible to have their eligibility for grants, loans and work-study opportunities determined for fall 2023.  Step-by-step instructions are provided here. Awards will be offered to eligible students for fall 2023/spring 2024 beginning in mid-April 2023.

Questions:
Visit a campus Financial Aid Office, log in to the Financial Aid Virtual Lobby or email us at finaidsupport@nvcc.edu for assistance. We are here to help!

Submitted by:
Clint Young, Financial Aid, JCYoung@nvcc.edu