applying for financial aid
How to Apply for
Financial Aid...easy as 1,2,3!
Financial Aid...easy as 1,2,3!
- Obtain a PIN
- All students, and parents of dependent students, should apply for a U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN) online. PINs can be used to sign your FAFSA electronically, making the application process simpler and faster.
- All students, and parents of dependent students, should apply for a U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN) online. PINs can be used to sign your FAFSA electronically, making the application process simpler and faster.
- Complete the FAFSA
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be filed beginning January 1 of each year. There is no charge for submitting the FAFSA.
- We encourage you to submit your FAFSA by Notre Dame's priority deadline of February 15 to be considered for certain limited funds.
- List College of Notre Dame of Maryland on your FAFSA. Notre Dame's school code is 002065.
- Submit your FAFSA. Print out and keep a copy of your submitted information for your records.
- FAFSA Follow Up
- You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows the results of the FAFSA. Check the SAR for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
- Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated from the information you provided on the FAFSA and is listed on your SAR. The EFC is the amount your family is expected to contribute to your education for the upcoming year.
- If your application is selected for a process called Verification, you will be notified via e-mail to complete the Verification Form and submit required documentation. Do not submit documentation unless it is requested.
- Prospective Women's College students will begin to receive their initial financial aid award letters starting in mid-March, all other students will receive their final financial aid award letters after verification is completed and the student is registered for classes.