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Financial Aid Checklist

Check your Notre Dame e-mail often—it is the primary way we contact students about financial aid matters.

Refer to Important Deadlines for more specific financial aid due dates.

January–February

  • Submit a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov  (February 15 is the priority deadline; our school code is 002065)
  • After your FAFSA is submitted you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via e-mail—check it for accuracy and make any necessary changes

March–May

  • Submit documents requested by the office of financial aid such as:
    • Verification documents (April 1 is the priority deadline)
  • Register for at least six credits per semester to be eligible for aid

  • Receive FINAL financial aid award letter

  • Review requirements for specific awards in the Financial Aid Handbook  such as:
    • Full-time enrollment
    • Thank you letter
    • Minimum GPA

June–July

  • Activate Stafford loans by June 30
  • Use Financial Aid Calculator to determine what (if anything) you will owe after your financial aid is applied. Contact the business office at 410-532-5440 for questions regarding charges and payment options.

August


September–May

  • Release of financial aid funds to the business office

  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
    • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA for undergrads and pharmacy students / 3.0 for graduate students
    • Complete courses registered for (must complete at least 67 percent of credits attempted)
    • Complete program within 150 percent of established time frame

  • Inform the office of financial aid of changes in your situation such as:
    • Change from resident to commuter
    • Change in number of credits registered for
    • Change in program of study
    • Change in family income or size

  • Check WebAdvisor for the status of your aid.

  • Know that we will notify you about changes to your aid due to possible revisions.