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Federal Student Aid is NOT Frozen!

January 31, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Despite the rumors, federal student aid is not frozen. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has confirmed that the temporary pause on federal funding does not impact assistance received directly by individuals. This includes all Title IV financial aid funds provided to individual students.  As indicated on the federal student aid website, “Direct Loans, Pell … Continued

Fab Lab Design Incubator Recruiting Until Feb. 9

January 31, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Manassas Campus Fab Lab’s Design Incubator program is recruiting for its third cohort of student fellows! This National Science Foundation-sponsored fellowship is for any NOVA student interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills through product design. During this fellowship, students will work in interdisciplinary teams to design and prototype a new product or service. They … Continued

Thinking Critically With Mae Richardson, Feb. 5

January 30, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Join the LASS Division Career Leadership and Readiness Institute (CLRI) for “Thinking Critically and Asking Good Questions with Mae Richardson.” Part of the CLRI speaker series, this event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 4 p.m. Register here. Mae Richardson is director of operations for an international humanitarian agency that provides aid to … Continued

2025 Summer Opportunities Fair, Feb. 6

January 29, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Summer Opportunities Fair, a fantastic chance to explore part-time jobs and paid internships. Why it matters: This event connects students with top employers, offering incredible opportunities to build their skills and experience. Details: Date: Thursday, February 6 Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Loudoun Campus (HEC Event Space) What’s next: … Continued

Nominate a Nighthawk for NOVA’s Annual SEAL Awards by Feb. 14

January 16, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Each spring, the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement hosts the SEAL Awards to honor our soaring Nighthawks for their excellence and resilience spanning the areas of service, engagement, academics and leadership. Students may be known to demonstrate these notable behaviors formally or informally, on campus or out in their community, and they may be known by many or … Continued

Final Day to Apply for JKC Undergrad Transfer Scholarship

January 9, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Today is the final day for students to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. For the past several years, NOVA has been honored to have several JKCF Transfer Scholarship Finalists. Awardees receive up to $55,000 per academic year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree at an accredited … Continued

Jack Kent Cooke Undergrad Transfer Scholarship App. Open thru Jan. 9

January 7, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is open until January 9, 2025. For the past several years, NOVA has been honored to have several JKCF Transfer Scholarship Finalists. Awardees receive up to $55,000 per academic year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year institution in … Continued

Introducing NOVA’s New Enrollment Guide

January 7, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Enrollment Marketing team is excited to announce the release of the new NOVA Enrollment Guide. Formerly known as the Admit Guide, this document has been redesigned to help new students navigate the enrollment process independently.   In this guide, students will find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for enrollment, register for classes … Continued