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Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is one of the largest community colleges in the U.S., known for affordable education, diverse programs, and strong transfer pathways.
Written by Chet Raj BhandariAbout Northern Virginia Community College
Few Questions students frequently ask about Northern Virginia Community College by Nepalese students are:
Yes. Completion of NEB +2, A-Levels, or equivalent is accepted for admission.
Minimum: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 61 / Duolingo 90.
Around $12,780/year (NPR 1.6–1.7 lakh) for associate degrees.
Yes. NOVA offers institutional scholarships, and Nepali students can apply for external ones like Fulbright or Chevening.
No. Students arrange off-campus housing such as apartments or homestays in the D.C. area.
Yes. NOVA has Guaranteed Admission Agreements with 40+ universities.
Yes. F-1 visa students can work up to 20 hrs/week on campus and apply for CPT/OPT for off-campus work.
Fall (June 1), Spring (Oct 1), Summer (Feb 1). Apply early for visa processing.
Graduates enter fields like IT, nursing, engineering, business. Employers include Amazon, Deloitte, U.S. Dept. of Defense.
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