How to Apply for Financial Aid
Obtain an FSA ID
The FSA ID consists of a user-created username and password to electronically access personal information on the Federal Student Aid websites, including the FAFSA.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- October 1 - FAFSA Available: List Notre Dame of Maryland University with school code 002065
- February 15 - NDMU Priority Deadline for FAFSA (Keep a printed copy for your records.)
- March 1 - Maryland Deadline to File FAFSA for Consideration of All State Aid
- November 15 - Verification Documents Due for Fall Term
- April 15 - Verification Documents Due for Spring Term
When should I fill out the FAFSA?
Apply early for the best chance to receive the maximum amount of aid. View the dates and deadlines for the upcoming academic year for important deadlines to turn in paperwork.
How much does it cost?
Estimate how much it will cost to attend Notre Dame of Maryland University including expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, and more.
Am I eligible to receive financial aid?
All students must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to receive financial aid from federal programs.
What happens if I am selected for verification?
Learn more about the federally mandated review process that confirms the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA for selected students.
What types of aid can I get?
Learn about the types of federal financial aid available based on the degree you are pursuing, your financial need, and whether you are a new or returning student.
FAFSA Follow Up
- The U.S. Department of Education will email a link to the Student Aid Report (SAR) with your FAFSA results. Check the SAR for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
- Notre Dame of Maryland University will email you once we have received your FAFSA results.
- If your FAFSA is selected for verification, accepted applicants will be notified by email to submit required documents.
- To avoid processing delays, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to update your financial information on your FAFSA after you file taxes (3 weeks after electronic filing, 8 weeks after paper filing). If ineligible, enter the updated information from your tax returns manually.
Award Notification
After your financial aid file is complete, you will receive an award notice if you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
New Students
Award letters for new students with complete financial aid files who plan to enroll for the fall semester will be mailed in early January (early November for students who plan to enroll in the spring semester).
Returning Students
Award information for returning students with complete files and who meet satisfactory academic progress standards will be posted on WebAdvisor beginning in late February. Awarding is done on a monthly basis.
Updating Your Information
Your financial aid award notice will be based on certain enrollment and housing assumptions. If these assumptions are incorrect, it is the student's responsibility to notify our office so that the award can be revised in a timely manner.
Similarly, if a student receives notification of another source of funding not reflected in the financial aid award, documentation of the expected award must be sent to the office of financial aid as soon as it is received.
Additional Resources
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Use the calculator to estimate your educational expenses or experiment with loan amounts.
How is financial aid calculated? Learn what factors determine your financial need.