Veterans Affairs

NOVA's Veterans Affairs Office coordinates all veterans educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the College. Information, counseling and certification of enrollment for veterans are available from each campus veterans advisor.

If you are a veteran or a veteran's dependent, you may be eligible for educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You should contact your campus veterans advisor each semester to complete the necessary forms to establish and maintain your eligibility for benefits.

Full-time educational benefits are available to you if you are registering for and maintaining 12 or more credits in degree program courses.

• Three-quarter-time benefits are paid for 9 to 11 credits.
• Half-time benefits are paid for 6 to 8 credits per semester.
• Active duty servicepersons and those registered for less than 6 credits are entitled to tuition reimbursement only.
• Certificate programs are measured differently for payment. Courses taken through the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) and accelerated courses are also measured differently.

Responsibilities of Veteran Students 

• Register only for courses that are required for completion of your selected degree program.
• Submit a copy of the NVCC 125-63 Veterans' Enrollment Reporting form to your campus advisor each term you enroll.
• Notify your campus veterans' advisor of any changes in your schedule, degree program and/or address.
• Make satisfactory academic progress toward your chosen degree program.

For more information, check out the Helpful Links box or contact your campus veterans advisor.