Types of Aid

The University of Notre Dame administers financial aid funding from institutional, private, federal, and state student aid programs. Undergraduate students who follow the appropriate annual financial aid application procedures will be considered for all institutional as well as federal aid programs. 

  • Scholarships & Grants

    A variety of scholarships and grants are available to incoming students.

  • Merit-Based Scholarships

    Notre Dame offers a limited number of merit scholarships to admitted first-year students.

  • Student Employment

    Student employment helps students cover personal expenses and gain valuable experience.

  • Loans

    Several types of loans are available to assist students with costs.

  • Veteran Benefits & ROTC

    Aid available through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

  • Graduate

    Information for U.S. citizens and international graduate students.