The Office of Military and Veteran Services would like to provide an important reminder 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
Please be aware of a phishing email scam currently circulating to NOVA students, faculty and staff. The email may look legitimate because it appears to be sent from a VCCS email address. THIS IS A SCAM! See a screenshot of the email below. We’ve also shared some tips from the website KnowBe4.com to help you … Continued
Bianca Watu, a vibrant, 23-year-old psychology major, is a first-generation college student with big dreams and an even bigger heart. While she was born in the United States, her family hails from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Below, Bianca shares more about her journey to college, which was as much about finding community as … Continued
안녕하세요 from Incheon, South Korea! This month a small but mighty contingency of NOVA students flew 16 hours to participate in NOVA’s inaugural partnership with Mason Korea. The students are completing NOVA’s International Business and Economics study abroad program, taking Mason courses (with NOVA equivalencies) alongside Mason Korea students with Mason faculty, who bring unique … Continued
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
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is being phased out for the 2024–25 award year. It is being replaced with expanded Federal Pell Grant eligibility for certain children of deceased service members. Effective July 1 for the 2024–25 award year, a student may receive a Maximum Pell Grant, even if Federal Pell Grant eligibility does … Continued
NOVA’s College Board and Student Government Advisory Council are seeking students who would like to apply to be the Student Liaison to the College Board. This position serves as an intermediary between the Student Government Advisory Council and the NOVA College Board and works closely with both the Office of the President and the Office … Continued
The recording of the president’s Student Office Hours from Thursday, June 27, is now available using passcode: 9?4TAj#8. If your students missed this helpful discussion, please direct them to the above link and password so they can view the session. You can find all the president’s office hours for faculty/staff and for students (and lots of … Continued
The recording of the president’s Student Office Hours from Thursday, June 27, is now available using passcode: 9?4TAj#8. If your students missed this helpful discussion, please direct them to the above link and password so they can view the session. You can find all the president’s office hours for faculty/staff and for students (and lots of … Continued
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is being phased out for the 2024-25 award year. It is being replaced with expanded Federal Pell Grant eligibility for certain children of deceased service members. Effective July 1, for the 2024-25 award year, a student may receive a Maximum Pell Grant, even if Federal Pell Grant eligibility does … Continued
