Question: How do I get more information about the nursing program at Northern Virginia Community College?
Answer: You may contact the nursing office at Northern Virginia Community College by telephone at (703) 323-3140/3281 or by visiting the college website at www.nv.cc.va.us.
Question: How do I get more information about the nursing program at Germanna Community College?
Answer: You may contact the nursing office at Germanna Community College by telephone at (540) 727-3070 or by visiting the college website at www.gc.cc.va.us.
Question: Will I qualify if I am not already in nursing school?
Answer: Yes, many of our current scholars had not yet begun nursing school when they were selected to receive the scholarship.
Question: Must I qualify for in-state tuition?
Answer: Yes, you must qualify for in-state tuition in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
Question: What if my high school grade-point-average does not meet the minimum requirements or I have a GED, but I have other formal education experience as an adult?
Answer: In this case it would be important to submit official transcripts and/or certificates from other programs along with your official high school transcript or GED for consideration. If you have completed a college degree you may submit your official college transcript in lieu of you high school transcript.
Question: What if I went to school in another country?
Answer: International transcripts must be submitted in English and with an official evaluation of United States grade point average equivalence. One company that provides this service is World Education Services. They can be reached at www.wes.org or by telephone at (212) 966-6311.
Question: Does the scholarship cover tuition for courses other than nursing courses?
Answer: Yes, scholarship benefits cover tuition for all courses required for an associate in applied science degree in nursing at either Northern Virginia Community College or Germanna Community College.
Question: What is an associate in applied science degree in nursing?
Answer: Earning an associate in applied science degree in nursing makes you eligible to take the national licensure examination to become a registered nurse.
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