Office of Financial Aid : University of Notre Dame.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Returning undergraduate student priority financial aid filing deadlines have changed: FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE due April 25; IDOC submissions due April 30. See How to Apply for specific instructions.

I am considering less than full-time enrollment for my senior year. How will my financial aid be affected?

The decision to reduce your enrollment should be considered carefully. Click here for more guidance on academic and nonacademic ramifications of becoming a part-time student.

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 2012/2013 school year is $11,934. 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.

I received a scholarship from an organization outside of Notre Dame. What do I do?

The receipt of any scholarship or grant not listed in the original Financial Aid Award Letter must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as the student is notified of the award. View further information about how the receipt of an outside award may affect your financial aid here.

You may advise the donating organization to make the scholarship check payable to the "University of Notre Dame" and send directly to the Office of Financial Aid with your NDid for application to your Student Account.

If the scholarship check is made payable to you, forward the check directly to the Office of Financial Aid with your NDid, and make it payable to the "University of Notre Dame" for application to your Student Account.

Where is my bill?

IRISHPAY is the University's online student account statement and payment system available to both students and their parents/guardians. Your parents/guardians will only be able to view your student account statement once you have completed the authorization process. If you have not already authorized your parents/guardians to view your student account statement, please do so immediately here.

The Fall 2012 statement will be available via IRISHPAY on Friday, July 13, 2012, with payment due by Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

The Spring 2013 statement will be available via IRISHPAY on Friday, December 7, 2012, with payment due by Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

Monthly statements will be available via IRISHPAY as needed with payment due upon receipt. Statements will include transactions since the prior statement.

Where do I go for questions about my bill?

We suggest viewing the interactive Sample Billing Statement or the Frequently Asked Questions provided by the Office of Student Accounts.

How can I request a refund of my student account credit balance?

A student (or parent of an undergraduate student) may request a refund when a valid credit balance exists on their student account. Please note that a refund cannot be issued until loan proceeds and/or other Financial Aid are disbursed to your student account, you have completed ND Roll Call, and classes have begun for a given semester. Please click here for more information and the online Refund Request Form.

How do I obtain a student job?

It is the student's responsibility to secure employment. The Student Employment JOBboard is a great place to begin your search. The JOBboard is updated regularly as new positions become available. You may also visit Obtaining a Student Job for additional information. FAQs for Campus Employment and Community Service may also address many questions that you may have regarding student employment.

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.