Pathways to Notre Dame (Need-Based Financial Aid)

• 100% of demonstrated financial need met
• Families with income up to $150,000 receive aid covering at least full tuition
• Families with income up to $200,000 receive aid covering at least half tuition
• Most students with family income up to $60,000 (with typical assets) receive an offer covering tuition, fees, housing and food
• Over 70% of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid

• Restrictive Early Action: admission application November 1, 2026; CSS Profile November 15, 2026 (2027-28 aid year)
• Regular Decision: admission application January 1, 2027; CSS Profile January 15, 2027
• Transfer, Fall 2027: admission application March 15, 2027; CSS Profile May 1, 2027

1. Apply for admission through the Common Application or Coalition Application.
2. Complete the 2027-28 CSS Profile with School Code 1841.
3. Submit requested documents (for example parent tax return or non-filer statement and earnings statements) through IDOC.
4. Receive the personalised financial aid offer after admission.

• CSS Profile
• Parent U.S. or foreign tax return, or parent non-filer statement
• Parent earnings statements (official employer document showing annual salary)

Each applicant is reviewed on academic qualifications, financial need and the availability of student aid resources; aid may include University scholarship assistance and student employment.