College - Career Military - NOVA

FSA ID: ALL SENIORS who will be applying to college (this includes NOVA and Tech Schools) must fill out a FAFSA. The FSA ID needs to be completed BEFORE you start to apply for the FAFSA. See link below to get started.

SAT Dates - See SAT section below for schedule and sign up times through College Board.

If you are unsure of what your post-secondary plans are and have considered NOVA as an option, you have made an excellent decision. NOVA (or NVCC - Northern VA Community College), has so many two-year programs and two-year to four-year transfer programs, it would be unwise not to check them out! If you are just deciding now that you want to pursue NOVA, there is still time. You can go to either the Loudoun or Manassas campus and speak with an advisor. They can help you to get your application in, assist with making your class schedule and explaining how the payment works. Even if you want to work for a year, then go to NOVA, still take at least one class per semester, to keep your brain in the game. Then when you are ready to start, you have a few credits already taken care of.

If you have any questions, please come by the Career Center and speak with Mrs. King (400 hallway).

If you will be applying to colleges for Fall 2025 acceptance (this includes NOVA and trade schools), you must apply for FAFSA. CLICK HERE FOR THE FAFSA LINK.

Many people ask me the question, I make too much money, I don't think I'll get help from FAFSA. OR, I'm only going to NOVA or a trade school, do I need to apply for FAFSA. The answer is YES, and here is why:

FAFSA simply is an application for Federal Aid, it doesn't mean that you will get it. However, colleges and universities across the country require you to submit a FAFSA (even NOVA and trade schools). If a FAFSA is not submitted, then merit and other potential scholarships that the school may offer, you will not be eligible for because a FAFSA was not submitted.

In the event you would not be eligible for Fed Aid, FAFSA also allows the student to apply for federal work study program, which allows students to work on campus to help aid in getting money for miscellaneous necessities. When you fill out your FAFSA, be sure to check the box that you want to apply for Federal Work Study programs.

Even if you apply for FAFSA and then you end up with loan options, that doesn't mean you have to accept the loan options. It's always your choice to accept the aid that is offered, or not.

So, for this and many other reasons, it is always a good plan to apply for FAFSA. Of course, it is still up to you. However, if you should be eligible for monies and you do not apply, then you won't be eligible to receive them.

The SAT is now digital, and dates for 2024 are open. Many students in the class of 2025 will take the SAT for the first time. While the SAT is optional for many colleges, it can help you stand out on college applications and identify strengths as you explore your career options.

Also, be prepared to take your SAT with a FREE SAT Practice and Preparation. Click HERE for the link which explains how it works.

Another option for free practice and prep is march2success.com . Even though this is offered through the Army, no obligation to any military branch is required. Free tool, excellent option.

Register for 2025 SAT dates:

Test Dates

March 8, 2025, registration deadline Feb. 21, 2025, late February 25, 2025

May 3, 2025, registration deadline April 18, 2025, late April 22, 2025

June 7, 2025, registration deadline May 22, 2025, late May 27, 2025

Register Now

Military Rep visits will begin in September for this school year. They will be outside the lunch room during all lunches. If you want to have a one-on-one meeting with any rep, please see Mrs. King and she will make those arrangements.

US Air Force:

TBD

US Army:

• April 10

US Marine Corps:

• April 23rd

US Coast Guard:

• April 11

US Army National Guard:

• April 9

Let me introduce you to our new Military Reps - see pictures below:

Click here for the list. This is a great resource as you can sort by 4-year public or private, 2-year community college, trade/career, by program, HBCU, Hispanic-Serving institutions, and much, much more.

Email: Karen.King@LCPS.org
Website: www.LCPS.org
Location: 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, VA, USA
Phone: 703-722-2680