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The best way to get a sense of how much you’ll actually pay for your education is to apply for financial aid. Families are often surprised at the generous amount of aid available to them.  At Notre Dame, we make scholarship funds a priority. 

Please note that the financial aid applications are available for multiple academic years.

• If you are a prospective student for the 2026-2027 academic year, please be sure to submit the 2026-2027 financial aid applications. 
• If you are a current student applying for financial aid for the 2025-2026 academic year, or you will be enrolling for the spring of 2025, please submit the 2025-2026 applications.

• First-Year Applicants

  Find your path to Notre Dame. We'll walk you through the process.

• International Undergraduate Students

  Learn about need-based aid, merit scholarships, and additional aid sources for undergraduate non-U.S. citizens.

• Current Undergraduates

  Navigate the application process and explore financial aid options available to you as a continuing student at Notre Dame.

• Graduate Students

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

• Transfer Students

  Select your starting semester for dates and details.

• Return to Study Students

  Application procedures for students returning to studies after having been separated from the University.

• Special & Unusual Circumstances

  Learn more about how a change in circumstances may affect your financial aid including criteria for dependency status.