Office of Financial Aid : University of Notre Dame.

When will I receive my Financial Aid Notification?

Admitted Freshmen

The Office of Financial Aid began mailing Financial Aid Notifications to admitted freshmen in late March. Financial Aid Notifications will continue to be mailed on a daily basis based upon file completion date. As a reminder, please complete your IDOC packet if you have not done so already. If the review of your financial aid record suggests a need for additional information, a “Request for Information” email will be sent to the student’s home email address.

Admitted Grad/Professional Students

The Office of Financial Aid began mailing Financial Aid Notifications to admitted Grad/Professional students in March. Financial Aid Notifications will continue to be mailed on a daily basis based upon file completion date. If the review of your financial aid record suggests a need for additional information (ex. 2012 federal tax return), a "Request for Information" email will be sent to the student's home email address.

Continuing Undergraduate Students

Continuing students may expect to receive their Financial Aid Notifications during the months of May, June, or July. Financial Aid Notifications will also be available at this time through insideND. If the review of your financial aid record suggests a need for additional information, a "Request for Information" email will be sent to your ND email address.

Continuing Grad/Professional Students

Continuing Law/Grad/Business students may expect to receive their Financial Aid Notifications during the months of May, June, and July. Financial Aid Notifications will also be available at this time through insideND. If the review of your financial aid record suggests a need for additional information (ex. 2012 federal tax return), a "Request for Information" email will be sent to your ND email address.

How do I make corrections to my CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE?

You do not need to make corrections to the income information on your PROFILE. Our office will use the documentation you provide via IDOC to verify and update income information submitted on the PROFILE. If you need to correct non-income information (assets, household size, etc.), print a copy of the PROFILE application results, cross off the incorrect information, and write in the correct information. Send a copy of the specific page(s) to our office. Please note that, per federal regulation, assets may only be updated if the original information was incorrect at the time of application (but may not be changed due to a change in the value). If you need to submit PROFILE corrections to our office you may do so via mail, email, or fax. See our contact information below.

How do I make corrections to my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

If eligible, parents and students are strongly encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool option when completing the FAFSA. Choosing to use this tool will streamline completion of federal verification requirements and expedite the review of your financial aid applications. Note: Tax data will typically be available from the IRS Data Retrieval Tool 1-2 weeks after filing your federal tax return electronically or 6-8 weeks after filing your paper federal tax return by U.S. Postal Service.

If you did not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool at the time the FAFSA was submitted you may submit a corrected FAFSA using the tool through FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.gov. If dependent students need to change parental data, a parent must either sign electronically with his/her own PIN or print and sign a signature page. You may also correct non-income information (assets, household size, etc.) corrections may be made using FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.gov. Please note that, per federal regulation, assets may only be updated if the original information was incorrect at the time of application (but may not be changed due to a change in the value).

Where can I find information about IDOC?

Notre Dame uses the College Board IDOC service for all undergraduate financial aid applicants. Applicants who complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE will receive an email in early February from the College Board providing instructions on how to submit the required documents to the College Board. For answers to many questions about IDOC please click here.

Will living off campus affect my financial aid eligibility?

No. A standard room and board allowance is used to determine undergraduate students' cost of attendance whether they live on or off-campus. The allowance for the 2013/2014 school year is $12,512. Click here to learn more.

Can my academic performance affect my financial aid eligibility?

Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average, be on pace to graduate, and complete their degree within a maximum time frame in order to remain eligible for financial aid. Click here to find out more about University policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Continuing students can check their financial aid status online via insideND!

Log into insideND, click on the "Student Academic" tab, go to the "Student Financial Services" channel.

There is a Personal Planner worksheet available to provide guidance for understanding the costs and resources you may need to finance your Notre Dame education.

Download the Personal Planner now!

Books can be charged to your student account.

The campus bookstore allows students to charge purchases directly to their student account by using their University ID card.
Bookstore charges will appear on a monthly student account statement, with payment due upon receipt. The most efficient way to make a payment is online via IRISHPAY.
Other payment options at the bookstore include cash, check, credit card, and Domer Dollars

Meal plan options are flexible.

The room and board fee on the student's bill includes the charge for the student's dormitory room and meal plan.
The on-campus student has a choice between two meal plans - the defaulted Gold Plan or the requested Blue Plan.
The Gold Plan is a flexible plan that provides Flex Points ($355.00 placed on your ID card at the beginning of each semester) and a weekly allotment of up to 14 meals in the dining halls (North or South). Flex Points are accepted in Notre Dame's retail food service establishments.
The Blue Plan offers 21 meals per week, up to one meal per meal period, in the dining halls (North or South).

Office Hours and Appointments
The Office of Financial Aid is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. We are available to assist you by telephone, email, or in person.

Should you need to schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor to discuss detailed questions or concerns, please call our office (574) 631-6436 or complete the online appointment request form. Appointments should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Service Guarantee
We are committed to responding to your telephone and email inquiries within 24 hours, however, due to the high volume of inquiries we receive during peak times of year, there may be delays of up to 48 hours. Please know that your inquiry is important to us and will receive our personal attention.

The University of Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs or in employment.