Alert your students: FAFSA deadline is May 1

April 1, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The deadline to submit the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for maximum financial aid consideration is May 1.

Why it matters: Meeting the priority deadline increases students’ chances of receiving grants, loans and work-study awards for fall 2025.

Applying on time ensures consideration for the full range of financial aid options available at NOVA.

How to apply: Encourage your students to act fast to complete their 2025-26 FAFSA and check their myNOVA SIS To Do List for any additional requirements.

Go deeper: Need help? Direct students to visit our financial aid website or check out our financial aid playlist to learn about aid types and application steps.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance or questions.

—Clint Young, financial aid coordinator, Office of Financial Aid