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W H E N Y O U ’ R E A S T U D E N T A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O T R E D A M E , Y O U E M B A R K O N A J O U R N E Y O F L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G A N D G R O W T H .The Notre Dame experience carries immense value for all areas of your personal, academic, and professional life. You will benefit from a spirit of self-discovery, gain priceless academic knowledge from faculty who care about your progress, and adopt a keen global awareness. Your time at Notre Dame will lead to a life that is lived with purpose.

We make the financial aid process as straightforward as possible. So you can focus on what matters, and enjoy the unparalleled Notre Dame education you’ve worked so hard to earn.

W E R E D U C E Y O U R N E E D T O B O R R O W

W E I N V E S T I N Y O U

M I D D L E - I N C O M E F A M I L I E S R E C E I V E F I N A N C I A L A I D

NOTRE DAME IS ONE OF LESS THAN SIXTY SCHOOLS IN THE NATION THAT MEET 100% OF A FAMILY’S FINANCIAL NEED, AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AND THE CSS PROFILE.

$40,098

$22,487

68%

Income

The median need-based

scholarship awarded to incoming

first-year students (2018).

The average federal loan debt of

Notre Dame graduates (May 2019).

of undergraduates received some type of financial aid

in 2018-2019.

Awarded in 2018-2019 by

Notre Dame alumni clubs

to help reduce need-based

borrowing.

is only one factor we consider when

offering financial aid: we review household

size, number of family members in college,

assets, and special circumstances.

WE CAREFULLY REVIEW EVERY FAMILY’S NEED TO BORROW.

WE OFFER FINANCIAL AID TO FAMILIES OF VARIOUS INCOME LEVELS. (SEE INCOME CHART ON PG. 4)

Need-based

scholarships awarded

to undergraduates

in the 2018-2019

academic year.

$150 Million

$5 Million

O U R C O M M I T M E N T

U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E “ L A N G U A G E O F F I N A N C I A L A I D ”

N E E D - B L I N D A D M I S S I O Nis a policy of making college admission decisions without reviewing the applicant’s financial circumstances.

E X P E C T E D F A M I L Y C O N T R I B U T I O N ( E F C ) O R F A M I L Y S H A R Eis the estimated amount your family will pay toward the cost of attending college. This amount is determined annually on an individual basis, using information you report on the financial aid applications. The information includes the size of your family, the number of family members attending college, income, assets, and other personal circumstances.

D E M O N S T R A T E D N E E Dis determined by taking the cost of attendance and subtracting the calculated family share.

M E E T I N G F U L L D E M O N S T R A T E D N E E Dmeans that Notre Dame will provide financial aid from various sources to cover your demonstrated need. This is important because if your full need is not met, your family share increases.

F I N A N C I A L A I Dis money that schools, and/or federal and state governments, give and/or loan you to help pay for college.

“ [ F I N A N C I A L A I D ] H A S B R O U G H T M E L E S S S T R E S S I N T H E S E N S E T H A T I D I D N ’ T H A V E T O W O R R Y A B O U T A H E F T Y B I L L A T T H E E N D O F T H E S E M E S T E R A N D H O W I W O U L D C O V E R I T , A N D H A S A L L O W E D M E T O F O C U S O N M Y E D U C A T I O N … ”

C h r i s t i n e A l l e n 2 0,

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BILLED EXPENSESOTHER ESTIMATED EXPENSES

$55,553

$15,640

$71,193

$1,050

$1,200

$750*

$3,000

T U I T I O N & F E E S R O O M & M E A L S S U B T O T A L O F B I L L E D E X P E N S E S

*Transportation costs vary depending on where the student lives.

When determining the level of aid, we use the total costs we think a student may have—billed and unbilled. This means that your aid is based on the billed costs and the personal spending, books, and transportation estimates.

A V E R A G E C O S T O F A T T E N D A N C E F O R 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0is the sum of tuition and fees; room and meals; and estimated costs for books, personal expenses, and transportation.

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FUNDING YOUR FUTURE

O U R I N V E S T M E N T I N Y O U

There is no magical income cutoff that automatically qualifies a family for need-based aid. Factors include, but are not limited to, family size, number of family members in college, cost of education leading up to college,

and family assets. To give you a sense of how we may work with your family to fund a Notre Dame education, the chart below shows how we were able to assist the entering class of 2019.

P A R E N T I N C O M E R A N G E S S T U D E N T S M E D I A N U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O L A R S H I P

M I D D L E R A N G E O F S C H O L A R S H I P S

Up to $19,999 32 $63,670 $59,396–$64,695

$20,000–$39,999 63 $63,945 $59,695–$71,148

$40,000–$59,999 93 $59,645 $53,845–$63,395

$60,000–$79,999 76 $56,623 $53,109–$58,411

$80,000–$99,999 74 $52,723 $50,675–$55,499

$100,000–$119,999 72 $47,750 $43,536–$52,375

$120,000–$139,999 93 $45,000 $38,000–$49,400

$140,000–$159,999 97 $38,400 $33,700–$43,400

$160,000–$179,999 81 $35,300 $27,400–$41,000

$180,000–$199,999 68 $30,750 $20,675–$38,225

$200,000–$249,999* 109 $23,300 $11,600–$34,000

$250,000* 100 $13,900 $9,050–$22,975

TOTAL 999 $42,600 $26,300–$55,450

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The figures above include University Scholarships, Federal Pell, and Supplemental Grants.

*Most who qualify have two (or more) children in college and average assets.

For more information, please visit financialaid.nd.edu.

FUNDING YOUR FUTURE

M E R I T - B A S E D S C H O L A R S H I P SThe University of Notre Dame offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to admitted first-year domestic and international students. Recipients demonstrate exceptional accomplishment, leadership, commitment to service, and intellectual promise. Financial need is not a factor unless otherwise noted. Based on your application to the University, merit-based scholarship opportunities are offered to students by an invitation from the Scholarship Committee. The selection process is very competitive, as roughly 3.5-4.5 percent of enrolled first-year students receive merit aid.

Visit scholars.nd.edu for more information.

S T U D E N T E M P L O Y M E N TThroughout campus, you’ll find students working in labs, libraries, gyms, dining halls, and many other locations. About 30 percent of students are employed by the school each year, for 10 to 12 hours per week. Students are responsible for finding a job by searching the JOBboard (financialaid.nd.edu/jobboard) or contacting departments directly to ask about opportunities.

U N I V E R S I T Y N E E D - B A S E D S C H O L A R S H I P SThe level of University assistance varies from student to student and is based on both demonstrated financial need and academic performance.

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A L U M N I C L U B S C H O L A R S H I P SMore than 150 Notre Dame Clubs offer scholarships from their respective geographic areas. All applicants for financial aid who demonstrate financial need are considered for club scholarships.

N O T R E D A M E S U B S I D I Z E D L O A NAlthough we do everything we can to reduce the need to borrow, Notre Dame Subsidized Loans are available and provide assistance to anyone with need beyond their scholarship award. The loans are interest-free during the student’s time at Notre Dame as well as during the six-month grace period following graduation. Specific details about this program are available on our website.

F E D E R A L D I R E C T L O A N SThe Federal Direct Subsidized Loan program offers loans borrowed by the student. This program is referred to as “subsidized” because the student is not charged interest while enrolled in school at least half-time and during any deferment periods. Additional information about this program is available on our website.

The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program offers loans borrowed by the student. This program is referred to as “unsubsidized” because interest accrues (accumulates) while the student is enrolled in school. This loan is not based upon demonstrated financial need. Additional information about this program is available on our website.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

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Our admissions process is need-blind for all domestic students, and applying for financial aid requires just two simple steps. Our team of professionals will take it from there:

F R E E A P P L I C A T I O N F O R F E D E R A L S T U D E N T A I D ( F A F S A ) A T F A F S A . G O V

C S S P R O F I L E A T C O L L E G E B O A R D . O R G

These applications serve as the official applications for need-based financial aid at the University of Notre Dame, including University scholarship programs. Unless otherwise noted, no additional applications are required to be considered for all scholarship/grant programs that the Office of Financial Aid administers.

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N O V E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 9 R E S T R I C T I V E E A R L Y A C T I O N

Admission application due

N O V E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) @ FAFSA.GOV

school code: 001840 (available 10/1/19)

N O V E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 Complete the 2020-2021 CSS Profile

@ collegeboard.org

school code: 1841 (available 10/1/19)

D E C E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 Complete Institutional Documentation Service

(IDOC) @ idoc.collegeboard.com

You will need: parent and student 2018 federal tax

returns, parent 2018 W-2 form(s), verification worksheet,

other documents as requested (available 10/1/19)

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 Financial Aid Notifications*

J A N U A R Y 1 , 2 0 2 0 R E G U L A R D E C I S I O N

Admission application due

F E B R U A R Y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) @ FAFSA.GOV

school code: 001840 (available 10/1/19)

F E B R U A R Y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Complete the 2020-2021 CSS Profile

@ collegeboard.org

school code: 1841 (available 10/1/19)

M A R C H 1 , 2 0 2 0

Complete Institutional Documentation Service

(IDOC) @ idoc.collegeboard.com

You will need: parent and student 2018 federal tax

returns, parent 2018 W-2 form(s), verification worksheet,

other documents as requested (available 10/1/19)

M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Financial Aid Notifications*

T W O O P T I O N S , B A S E D O N W H E N Y O U S U B M I T Y O U R N O T R E D A M E A D M I S S I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

* Dates allow for students/families to receive Financial Aid Notifications in a timely manner during the admission decision process. Financial aid applications submitted after these dates may delay Financial Aid Notifications.

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“L I V I N G O N O N E T E A C H E R’S S A L A R Y, M Y P A R E N T S C A N’T A F F O R D

T O H E L P M E P A Y F O R A N Y T H I N G O T H E R T H A N B O O K S A N D A R T S U P P L I E S ,

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I T P O S S I B L E F O R M E T O A T T E N D N O T R E D A M E.”

L I S A V O N W E R D E R 2 0,

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At Notre Dame, you will have incredible opportunities. We encourage you to examine the world and the role you will play in it. We make sure you’re supported on this journey. You will work with faculty who are leading academic scholars in their fields, participate in research, see the world by studying abroad or serving communities around the globe, and become an ethical leader prepared to face the future confidently. Your undergraduate experience may last just four years, but the value of your Notre Dame education will last a lifetime.

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S U C C E E D I N G I N C L A S S I S O N E T H I N G , B U T O U R S T U D E N T S S T R I V E T O M A K E T H E W O R L D T H E I R C L A S S R O O M .As an intern, you can put your education to work by assisting companies, governments, and organizations. At the Center for Career Development, you’ll have the chance to prepare for your professional life with mock interviews and resume workshops. And with more than 50 study abroad programs—including Global Gateway experiences in London, Dublin, Beijing, Rome, and Jerusalem—your international options span every interest and bring you to some of the most incredible and inspiring places on the planet. It’s this kind of work and adventure that takes you beyond the classroom and leads to a profound impact on the world after graduation, whether you work domestically or abroad.

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T H I S I S Y O U R C A L L I N G . C O M E A N S W E R I T .It’s evident on our campus that students are part of a vibrant culture of academics and service. It’s no secret that our students care about their education and the world around them while they’re here. But the real proof of our value lies in where our students end up after graduating. Under the Notre Dame ethos, every student leaves our campus equipped to pursue any calling and every challenge. From engaging in groundbreaking medical research, to leading non-profits, to starting businesses all around the world—our graduates are sought out by leading corporations and organizations.

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NOTRE DAME STUDENTS ARE SELECTED INTO TOP ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES AND RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS, LIKE RHODES, FULBRIGHT, MARSHALL, AND TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS FROM THE GOLDWATER, MELLON, AND NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS. They go on to run hospitals, creative teams, and global research centers, and lead businesses responsible for making people’s lives better. No matter your interests or calling, your experience at Notre Dame will pave the way to a lifelong commitment to service, fascinating academic pursuits, and endless opportunities for your career. Financial aid at the University of Notre Dame makes the future you seek not a dream, but a reality. That is our commitment to you.

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C H O O S I N G T O A T T E N D N O T R E D A M E I S N ’ T J U S T A F O U R - Y E A R D E C I S I O N . I T ’ S A L I F E T I M E D E C I S I O N . That’s why we support every student—before you set foot on campus, while you’re here, and long after graduation. And when you do become a Notre Dame alumnus or alumna, you’ll have the strength and loyalty of one of the most celebrated and storied communities in the world with you, no matter where you go.

Because our graduates remember their alma mater so fondly, they’re always quick to assist fellow graduates—through networking opportunities, mentoring, and serving alongside students in the community. And with nearly 270 alumni clubs worldwide and more than 145,000 graduates shaping industries, nonprofits, companies, schools, and organizations around the globe (not to mention the countless parents and friends), we have one of the most extensive, generous, and satisfied alumni networks in the world.

Simply put, our community only strengthens our commitment to each other, as well as to Notre Dame ideals and values that will only deepen over time. You’ll have an ally in every graduate you meet.

S T E P 1 S U B M I T Y O U R C O M P L E T E A D M I S S I O N A P P L I C A T I O N B Y T H E S T A T E D D E A D L I N E S

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Office of Financial Aid 115 Main Building

Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA +1.574.631.6436finaid@nd.edu

financialaid.nd.edu

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