Transfer Students
Notre Dame administers financial assistance on the basis of financial need. All students who complete the financial aid process are considered for University need-based scholarships. Transfer students are not eligible for merit scholarships.
A student should not wait for an admission decision before completing the financial aid application process. There are different application requirements for fall and spring transfer students; these requirements are detailed in the information below.
Fall 2021 Transfer Process
April 15: Complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Available October 1
School code: 001840
More Information About Completing the FAFSA
April 15: Complete the 2021-22 CSS Profile - Available October 1
School code: 1841
More Information About Completing the CSS Profile
April 15: Complete the 2021-22 CSS Profile for the noncustodial parent (if applicable) - Available October 1
School code: 1841
More Information About Completing the CSS Profile
In addition to the online applications, please submit the following documentation directly to our office via email to faforms@nd.edu:
- Parent and student signed 2019 Federal Tax Returns
- Parent 2019 W-2 Form(s)
- 2021-2022 Noncustodial Parent Statement (if applicable)
- 2021-2022 Verification Worksheet
- Other documents as requested (e.g. business tax returns)
Spring 2022 Transfer Process
November 15: Complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
School code: 001840
More Information About Completing the FAFSA
November 15: Complete the 2021-22 CSS Profile
School code: 1841
More Information About Completing the CSS Profile
November 15: Complete the 2021-22 CSS Profile for the noncustodial parent (if applicable)
School code: 1841
More Information About Completing the CSS Profile
In addition to the online applications, please submit the following documentation directly to our office via email to faforms@nd.edu:
- Parent and student signed 2019 Federal Tax Returns
- Parent 2019 W-2 Form(s)
- 2021-2022 Noncustodial Parent Statement (if applicable)
- 2021-2022 Verification Worksheet
- Other documents as requested (e.g. business tax returns)
Please redact or blacken out Social Security Numbers to protect your personal information before emailing us your documents.