Your future is affordable
Financial Aid
Affordability is a priority at Notre Dame of Maryland University. With a wide range of financial aid options—including grants, scholarships, loans, and federal Work‑Study—NDMU works to keep a high‑quality education within reach.
Understanding the Numbers
Cost of Attendance & Aid Basics
The Net Price Calculator estimate is meant to give you a starting point as you explore your options—it’s not a guarantee of the financial aid you’ll receive. What you pay may be different.
To get an official award, you’ll need to complete the FAFSA, as your final eligibility depends on the information you provide.
How Financial Aid Works
Apply
FAFSA
Submit the completed FAFSA.
- You will need a FSA ID for this process.
- Make sure your Social Security number is correct on all forms.
- List Notre Dame of Maryland University with school code 002065.
- Additional Information
Aid Offer
Receive Aid Offer via your pURL.
Accept
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships are a form of gift aid that help pay for college and do not need to be repaid. Awards can range from a few hundred dollars to covering the full cost of tuition and are offered by many sources, including the State of Maryland, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and external organizations. With many opportunities available, scholarships can be a powerful way to make college more affordable.
Grants are a form of free financial aid, similar to scholarships, that do not need to be repaid. They are awarded through federal, state, or University funds to students with high financial need, with eligibility determined using information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Loans are a form of financial aid that must be repaid with interest and are intended to help students cover college costs. Education loans generally fall into three categories: student loans, parent loans, and alternative or private loans. Notre Dame of Maryland University encourages students to borrow responsibly and understand the importance of timely repayment to protect future access to financial aid.
The NDMU Promise
The Promise Grant Program is a financial aid program that provides the University funding to first-time, full-time students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate program (both in-state and out-of-state students) who have a financial need after completing the FAFSA. The program seeks to bridge the gap between the grants provided by the state and federal governments and NDMU’s tuition.
We anticipate that 2026-2027 admitted students with an SAI of -1,500 to 0, will receive a promise grant package equal to their full tuition. Unlike a loan, the student will not have to pay this money pack.
To be considered for the program, students must file their FAFSA as soon as possible.
Promise Grant is capped at the initial award amount, which will not adjust with annual tuition increases. The University reserves the right to fund this scholarship using various sources of funding, and changes to the funding source may be made at the University’s discretion in accordance with its Financial Aid awarding policies. Students will be notified of any changes made to their financial aid award.
Financial Aid Support Team
FAQs
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to apply for federal student aid.
For Maryland residents who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, may complete the Maryland One Application to be considered for the State of Maryland Scholarships.
International students are reviewed for intuitional grants with their applications for admission to NDMU. International students may apply for outside scholarships.
New students are packaged with a Financial Aid Offer after they are admitted to NDMU.
Continuing students will receive their Financial Aid Offer after Satisfactory Academic is measured following grade conferral of the spring semester.
Your aid will remain in “anticipated” status until the end of the add/drop period for the student’s program has ended.
The Office of Financial Aid is at Theresa 001. Walkins are always welcome. We also offer in-person and virtual appointments. Our booking link is here.
For evening appointments, please email the office with your request and three days and times you are available and you will be matched with an available Financial Aid Administrator.
Fill out your FAFSA today. List Notre Dame of Maryland University with school code 002065.
Contact
Theresa Hall 001
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm