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. 

Spring 2021 Transfer Process

November 15: Complete the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
School code: 001840
More Information About Completing the FAFSA

November 15: Complete the 2020-21 CSS Profile
School code: 1841
More Information About Completing the CSS Profile

November 15: Complete the 2020-21 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 2018 Federal Tax Returns
• Parent 2018 W-2 Form(s)
• Noncustodial Parent Statement (if applicable)
• 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.

 

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)
• Noncustodial Parent Statement (if applicable)
• Verification Worksheet
• Other documents as requested (e.g. business tax returns)