Contact 
Calendars
Careers
Engage 
District
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is a wonderful 2-year school right in our backyard.
Students can earn certificates, get workforce ready, or earn associate degrees.
Guaranteed Admissions
NOVA has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) program available to all our students who graduate from NOVA and meet the agreement requirements of the college or university. The program gives you an opportunity to save thousands in tuition costs.
Early Online College
NOVA provides students the opportunity to get a head start on college through their Early Online College Program. Early Online College gives qualified juniors and seniors an opportunity to take up to two tuition-free courses per semester.
Dual Enrollment
NOVA partners with APS to provide Dual Enrollment opportunities for students. Students earn high school credit and college credit at the same time. Students also receive an additional quality point toward the GPA.
More Information:
How to Apply to NOVA
Students apply here
- Step by Step Directions on How to Apply
- One Pager How to Apply
- Students are responsible for placement testing
- Students must watch an online orientation presentation
- Students must attend an In-person orientation
How to Apply for Dual Enrollment
Applying to Dual Enrollment is a 2-step process.
- Students must apply to NOVA:
- Students apply here
- Step by Step Directions on How to Apply
- One Pager How to Apply
- Students are responsible for placement testing (if needed for the class)
- Students must register for class on Dual Enrollment site:
- Direct Enrollment Placement Presentation
- Recorded application and information sessions, guides for getting started, and registration to attend live virtual sessions
- How to apply
Arlington Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse, recommend or screen the individuals or companies whose offers are posted here. Families and students are reminded that they need to complete their own research on these individuals or companies to determine if they wish to engage in any of their opportunities or services.