Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Overview
NOVA's 2026-27 out-of-state charges are $421.90 tuition plus $35.90 in mandatory fees per credit, roughly $10,990–$13,737 per year at 24–30 credits. One of the largest community colleges in the US, it offers extensive IT, cybersecurity, business and health sciences programs near Washington, DC.
Key details
- Location
- Annandale, United States
- Country
- United States
- Course level
- Vocational
- Intake
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Budget
- USD 10,990 – USD 13,737
Eligibility
F-1 applicants apply through NOVA's international admissions office and pay out-of-state rates; an Intensive English/ESL pathway is available for students who do not yet meet direct-admission English requirements.
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from United States — worth reading before you contact the provider.
India → United StatesStudying in the USA from India: F-1 Interview, OPT and LoansFor Indian students heading to a US college: the I-20 and F-1 interview, SEVIS and MRV fees, proof of funds, OPT and STEM OPT, and INR budgets.Bangladesh → United StatesStudying in the USA from Bangladesh: F-1 Visa, I-20 and OPTA US plan for Bangladeshi students: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20 and F-1 interview, funds a savings-based family must show, and OPT after graduation.Nepal → United StatesStudying in the USA from Nepal: I-20, F-1 Interview and OPTA Nepali student's route to a US campus: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20, SEVIS and visa fees, the F-1 interview in Kathmandu, on-campus work and OPT.