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Need Help Completing the FAFSA? Join FinAid’s Summer Zoom Sessions!

June 18, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides access to the largest sources of financial aid that can help students pay for college — federal grants, loans and work-study awards. Students should submit the 2024–25 FAFSA to apply for financial aid for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.  NOVA’s Financial Aid Office is … Continued

2024 ADVANCE Declaration & Pathway Selection Now Open!

June 18, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The 2024 ADVANCE Declaration is now open and available on the ADVANCE website. Joining ADVANCE: Updates and Reminders Admission into ADVANCE is a three-step process:   Complete the ADVANCE Declaration online. Students access the Declaration form on the ADVANCE website. Once on the website, students select “Apply Now,” which will direct them to the VCCS/myNOVA … Continued

Meet the Grads: Erick Palacios-Lopez, First-Gen Student & Pres. of NOVA’s 3D Printing Club

June 13, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Erick Palacios-Lopez proudly graduated from NOVA last month with an A.S. in information technology. A first-generation student born to Salvadoran parents, Erick is deeply grateful for his family’s sacrifices. He’s also driven to seize every opportunity available to him and looks forward to continuing his education at George Mason University. When reflecting on his time … Continued

NOVA Corps Seeks Paid Student Interns for Fall! Apply by June 20

June 11, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA Corps, a paid student internship program through the Office of Student Affairs, is recruiting current students to help prospective, new and current students to start and finish strong at NOVA. The mission of NOVA Corps is to develop NOVA students’ professional skills needed for jobs after college while providing peer-to-peer support.  General Description: Student interns … Continued

MEET THE GRAD 2024: Juthi Seyda, From Bangladesh to NOVA’s CCI Program

June 6, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Juthi Seyda graduated from NOVA’s CCI (Community College Initiative) program on May 12th with a Career Studies Certificate in Web Design and Development. While at NOVA, Juthi explored opportunities in several fields, including social media marketing and IT. She also interned with the NOVA communications team, creating online content and worked at one of NOVA’s … Continued

Forty-Four Local High School Grads Awarded Governor’s Medallions for D.E. Achievements

June 6, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

In a testament to academic dedication and the power of educational partnerships, 44 public school, private school and home school students have been awarded Governor’s Medallions. These commendations honor their exceptional achievement in completing either an associate’s degree or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) at the time of high school graduation. In addition … Continued

Dominion Energy & HACU Return for E-Summer Program at NOVA

May 30, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The E-Summer Program at NOVA will return this summer to the Alexandria, Manassas and Woodbridge campuses! NOVA is set to host 90 high school students for the comprehensive program, which seeks to engage historically underrepresented students in STEM coursework. Rising high school juniors and seniors will take rigorous college coursework and engage with industry professionals … Continued