If you did not opt out of the NOVA All Access program, the cost of your course materials is included in the charges shown on your myNOVA SIS account summary. Information on obtaining your course materials through the NOVA All Access program is provided at this page.
If your pending financial aid is more than what you owe for the semester, you may use your excess aid to purchase books, supplies, or even a laptop through the NOVA Bookstore during the dates shown below. Note that prior to disbursement, excess aid can only be used to make purchases from the NOVA Bookstore, not from other vendors.
| Semester | Period to Buy Books and Supplies with Excess Financial Aid through NOVA’s Bookstore |
|---|---|
| Winter 2024 | December 9 - December 23, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | January 7 – April 1, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | May 5 – July 7, 2025 |
How to Purchase Books, Supplies, and Laptops with Financial Aid
To use excess financial aid to purchase items through the NOVA Bookstore, complete the Bookstore Authorization e-Form each academic year. This form only appears as a To Do Item in myNOVA if you are potentially eligible to use financial aid at the bookstore.