The following tutorials answer frequently asked financial aid questions. Click on each link for more information.
Applying for Aid
How to Apply for Financial Aid for 2023-2024
How to Apply for Financial Aid for 2024-2025
What Do I Need to Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA?
StudentAid.gov Account Creation for Individuals Without an SSN
How to Submit the FAFSA if a Contributor Has No SSN
Complete the Verification Process Online for 2023-2024
Complete the Verification Process Online for 2024-2025
How to Get Different Types of Transcripts from the IRS
Document Submission
How to Create a Case and Upload Documents to the Financial Aid Support Center
NOVAConnect Tutorial – Uploading Financial Aid Documents Through the To Do List
How to Electronically Sign Documents
Payments and Refunds
Tuition, Fees, & Financial Aid Chart – Fall 2024, Spring 2025, & Summer 2025
Does Financial Aid Cover My Balance?
How to Set Up Your Refund Preference
NOVAConnect Student Information System (SIS) Tutorials
View Your To Do List and Financial Aid Award
View Financial Aid Eligible Courses
Calculating Anticipated Aid Based on Actual Enrollment
Accept/Decline Financial Aid Award
View Your NOVAConnect Message Center
Scholarships, Loans, and Work-Study
How to Apply for NOVA Scholarships
Scholarships at NOVA & External Scholarship Guidelines
How to Apply for Work-Study Jobs
Complete Exit Counseling Before You Leave NOVA
Other Tutorials
Guide to Appealing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
How to Correct High School Completion Status on the FAFSA
Undocumented and DACA Student Financial Aid FAQ’s
How to Purchase Books, Supplies, and Laptops with Financial Aid
Connecting to NOVA Wi-Fi on Campus
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Setup