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Making the Cost of NOVA More Manageable
We understand that tuition is an important consideration when choosing a school. For families facing a significant financial barrier to covering the full cost of tuition, NOVA offers Financial Aid to eligible students in Grades 1–12.
Our Financial Aid program serves two purposes. It enables students with demonstrated financial need to attend NOVA, and it helps us maintain a student body that reflects a broad social and economic mix, which we see as a cornerstone of a community where everyone belongs.
Financial Aid is based primarily on demonstrated financial need and is awarded within the resources available for each school year. Payment plans are also available to help families manage tuition payments.
Financial Aid
Needs-based support for admitted students in Grades 1–12, reviewed individually each year. Awards do not exceed 50% of tuition.
Grades 1–12Tuition Support for International Families
International families who are unable to meet the assessed Regular Tuition and fees may request a tuition adjustment by submitting a Tuition Discount Request with supporting documentation.
Regular Tuition familiesScholarships
NOVA's scholarship program offers full-tuition scholarships for selected high school students, with its own application and selection process.
Grades 9–12How Financial Aid Is Decided
Financial Aid is considered after a student has completed the admissions process and received an offer of admission to NOVA.
Each request is reviewed individually by the Financial Aid Committee, which includes the Director or another member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Business Manager, the School Accounts Coordinator, and a member of the Admissions and Communications team. The committee considers the financial information provided by the family to understand their circumstances and ability to contribute toward tuition.
Financial need is the primary consideration. Awards also depend on the funds available for the year and on when a complete application is received, as requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Current NOVA families receive priority over new applicants. A student's academic profile and extracurricular involvement may also form part of the review.
Award limits
Financial Aid awards do not exceed 50% of tuition and cannot be combined with any other discount, including the sibling discount.
How to Apply
Financial Aid runs alongside the regular admissions process. The steps below can be completed in parallel, and our team is happy to guide you through them.
Apply for Admission
Submit your child's application through NOVA's online admissions platform, OpenApply, and complete the admissions requirements. Financial Aid can only be awarded once a student has received an offer of admission.
Families applying for Financial Aid pay 50% of the standard application fee.
Apply through OpenApplyComplete the Financial Assistance Request (FAR)
Families applying for support complete a Financial Assistance Request (FAR) form, available in English and Macedonian.
Provide Financial Information
The FAR form must be accompanied by documentation that gives the committee a clear and accurate understanding of the family's financial circumstances. Depending on the family, this may include:
- Salary statements and other sources of income
- Annual personal tax reports
- Bank statements
- Information about loans and other financial obligations
- Details of household income, expenses, and funds available for tuition
- Other documentation relevant to the family's financial circumstances
Complete information helps the committee assess each application fairly and consistently. All information is treated in confidence.
Complete the Required Admissions Documentation
As part of the admissions process, applicants to Grades 1–12 provide a teacher recommendation addressing the student's academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and leadership.
Applicants to Grades 1–12 also complete MAP assessments in English and Mathematics, with WIDA English proficiency testing and an admissions interview where required by the school.
Timelines and Renewal
When Decisions Are Made
Financial Aid applications follow NOVA's regular admissions timeline. Applications must be complete before they can be reviewed, and they are considered in the order received, so families are encouraged to apply early.
Admissions remain rolling year-round, subject to space. If you are applying after the May deadline, contact the School Accounts Coordinator to ask whether Financial Aid can still be considered.
Financial Aid Is Reviewed Each Year
Financial Aid is awarded for one school year at a time. Families who continue to need assistance reapply each year. If your circumstances have not changed, the FAR form lets you confirm that your previous information still applies rather than resubmitting everything.
The amount awarded may change from one year to the next, depending on the family's demonstrated financial need, the number and circumstances of families applying, and the funds available.
Students receiving Financial Aid are expected to maintain good academic standing and to participate in school life with a positive and responsible attitude.
Scholarships
Scholarships are separate from NOVA's needs-based Financial Aid program and follow their own application and selection criteria.
NOVA Scholarship Program
Established in 2005, NOVA's scholarship program provides full-tuition scholarships for high school students (Grades 9–12) who show leadership potential and an international mindset.
Families interested in this opportunity can review the eligibility requirements, application rounds, and current deadlines on the scholarship program page.
Visit the scholarship program pageHave Questions About Financial Assistance?
Financial circumstances are personal, and every family's situation is different. Our team can explain which form of support applies to you, what documentation is needed, and the timelines, before you apply.
Contact the School Accounts Coordinator for the Financial Assistance Request form, the Tuition Discount Request, and any questions about Financial Aid.
For general questions about applying to NOVA, contact our Admissions team at admissions@nova.edu.mk.
Admissions · Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Assistance
Families should not be discouraged from applying to NOVA solely because of financial considerations. Financial Aid, tuition support, and scholarships help make a NOVA education possible for admitted students who qualify.
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