2026 University of Notre Dame Freshman Financial Aid (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
University of Notre Dame offers financial aid packages to incoming domestic freshmen and meets 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need without loans, so students can focus on what truly matters: an exceptional education that will shape their future.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible;
i. Apply for undergraduate study at UND
ii. Demonstrate financial need

Value of Scholarship: 
UND covers 100% of an applicant's demonstrated financial need —covering the gap between the cost of attendance and what your family can reasonably contribute. The financial package includes University Scholarships, Federal Pell, and Supplemental Grants. 

For example, applicants with annual household incomes of less than $40,000 pay an estimate of only $1,200 annually. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
For Merit Scholarships
1. Selections for all merit-based scholarships are made as part of the and no separate application is required for consideration.

For Need-Based Aid
1. Applicants interested in applying for Notre Dame need-based financial aid must complete the following applications by February 1;
Requested documents include:
  • 2024 federal income tax return (with all schedules, W-2s, and 1099s)
  • Verification Worksheet
  • 2024 federal business tax return(s) (if applicable)
  • Partnership with K1(s)
  • S-Corporation with K1(s)
  • Corporation
Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UND Freshman Financial Aid Page.