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Financial Aid Reminders for Fall 2024

September 4, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Please take a moment to review these important financial aid reminders for Fall 2024. Please share this information with students! Apply for Financial Aid: Students may complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any items that may be requested on their myNOVA To Do List to be considered for financial … Continued

Important Note: Change in Military Withdrawal Policy

September 3, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Office of Military and Veteran Services would like to provide an important update about a recent change in the military withdrawal policy, Public Law 117-328, Title 38 of the U.S. Code section 3691A(b) and section 3691(c). The military “withdrawal or leave of absence” policy provides colleges with the following guidance: Specifically, 38 U.S.C. §3691A(a)(2)(B) … Continued

Register for CATE “AI and Teaching” Listening Tours via Zoom, Sept. 16

September 3, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

For some teaching faculty, Generative AI seems to offer inspiring ways to enhance teaching and increase student success, while other faculty worry that GenAI encourages cheating and eliminates critical thinking and creativity. Indigo Eriksen, interim director of faculty professional development, is curious to learn more about faculty hopes, dreams, fears, ideas and concerns surrounding AI … Continued

Celebrating You and Your Educational Accomplishments!

September 3, 2024 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is celebrating your degree completion. One of the anonymous questions submitted last spring asked if NOVA could do more to recognize the achievements of our staff and faculty who complete their own degrees while supporting our students and balancing responsibilities at home and work. In response, during that month’s zoom, I thanked the … Continued

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

September 3, 2024 / Get Well

New at NOVA this semester, students, faculty and staff will see 988 signage in various locations across each of our campuses. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free and confidential support that directly connects you to a trained mental health professional, 24/7, if you are in a suicidal crisis or in emotional distress. … Continued

Financial Aid Reminders for Fall 2024

September 3, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Please take a moment to review these important financial aid reminders for Fall 2024. Please share this information with students! Apply for Financial Aid: Students may complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any items that may be requested on their myNOVA To Do List to be considered for financial … Continued

One-on-One VRS Retirement Counseling Sessions, Sept. 24

September 3, 2024 / HR News/Training

Are you in VRS Plan 1 or Plan 2? Do you want to get a look at your individual retirement picture? Do you have questions about your retirement plan? VRS representatives will be available at Pender 4, Suite 126 (3922 Pender Drive, Fairfax) on Tuesday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer your questions. Please reserve an appointment … Continued

Important Program Policy Reminder

September 3, 2024 / General NOVA News

As a reminder, the curriculum of our programs of study are valid for seven years. This means that in some cases, students may need to have their catalog year updated in order to graduate. Students may be placed into any active catalog year in which they were enrolled at NOVA. Please note that it is … Continued