You Can Afford Notre Dame

Pathways to Notre Dame makes a Notre Dame education possible for families at all income levels.

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  • 100% of every student's demonstrated financial need met
  • $0 Tuition for families with incomes up to $150,000
  • Zero Debt financial aid offers
  • 70%+ of all undergraduates receive financial aid
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Families with incomes under $150,000 pay zero tuition

The Pathways to Notre Dame program ensures that families with the following income levels will receive scholarship guarantees:

  • Families with income up to $150K receive aid that covers at least full tuition.
  • Families with income up to $200K receive aid that covers at least half tuition.
  • Most students with family income up to $60K (with typical assets) receive a financial aid offer that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food.
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Our 4-year commitment to you

Your admission to Notre Dame comes with a four-year commitment. We will continue to invest in you and your education throughout your undergraduate years. You can be confident that as long as your family’s financial circumstances remain substantially the same, your Notre Dame financial aid will remain consistent. If your family's financial situation changes and you require additional assistance, we will review your application and adjust our aid to meet any additional need.

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We’re Here to Help

Every family’s financial picture is different. Rather than just looking at a formula, our financial aid counselors look at your whole picture with thoughtfulness and a spirit of generosity. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, and then we create your personalized financial aid plan. You don't have to navigate this process alone; we are here to walk alongside your family and support you every step of the way.

Speak with a financial aid counselor in person or by phone, Monday-Friday:
Walk-In Hours: 9:00 a.m. - noon / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. - noon / 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

finaid@nd.edu
574-631-6436

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Upcoming Dates for Prospective Undergraduates

Priority DateUndergraduate Restrictive Early Action Tasks
November 1, 2026 Restrictive Early Action Admission Application Due
November 15, 2026 Complete 2027-28 CSS Profile - Available October 1, 2026. Complete the CSS Profile
November 15, 2026 Complete Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) - Available after completing CSS Profile. Complete the IDOC
November 15, 2026 Complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Available October 1, 2026. Complete the FAFSA
Priority DateUndergraduate Regular Decision Tasks
January 1, 2027 Regular Decision Admission Application Due
January 15, 2027 Complete 2027-28 CSS Profile - Available October 1, 2026. Complete the CSS Profile
January 15, 2027 Complete Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) - Available after completing the CSS Profile. Complete the IDOC
January 15, 2027 Complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Available October 1, 2026. Complete the FAFSA