Cost of attendance (or financial aid budget) is a combination of direct expenses (such as tuition and fees) and indirect expenses (such as books and personal expenses) that a student will have. Each student’s actual expenses may vary, but cost of attendance provides an estimate of the cost of attending Notre Dame of Maryland University for an academic year.
Cost of attendance is determined using a formula established by the U.S. Congress. All expenses are for the nine-month school year (with the exception of P2 and P4 pharmacy students who have a longer academic year). The costs are subject to change without notice.
Calculating Financial Aid
The office of financial aid uses average budgets to calculate financial aid. Average budgets are based on a student's anticipated average enrollment. A student cannot receive more than the cost of attendance from any combination of institutional, federal, state, or private funding source. This includes merit and need-based aid as well as tuition remission, VA benefits and ROTC awards.
Average Enrollment
Average enrollment is based on semester credits and is outlined below.
| Women's College & Adult Undergraduate | Graduate Programs | School of Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time (F) | 12 Credits or More | 9 Credits or More | 10 Credits or More |
| Three-Quarter Time (Q)* | 9-11 Credits | N/A | N/A |
| Half Time (H) | 6-8 Credits | 6-8 Credits | 5-9 Credits |
| Less than Half Time (L) | 5 Credits or Below | 5 Credits or Below | 4 Credits or Below |
*Three Quarter Time Enrollment only impacts Pell eligible undergraduate students.
Note: Please be advised that students who are less than half time are not eligible for financial aid with the exception of Pell Grant.
2019-20 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance
| Cost of Attendance Component | Resident | Living with Parents | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,600 | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Activity Fee | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Living Expenses | $11,850 | $6,464* | $12,927* |
| Books & Supplies* | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Transportation* | $1,030 | $1,780 | $1,780 |
| Personal Expenses* | $1,700 | $2,410 | $2,410 |
| Loan Fees | $96 | $96 | $96 |
| TOTAL | $52,796 | $48,870 | $55,333 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.
| Cost of Attendance Component | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,480 |
| Registration Fee | $340 |
| Living Expenses* | $12,927 |
| Books & Supplies* | $1,220 |
| Transportation* | $1,780 |
| Personal Expenses* | $2,410 |
| Loan Fees | $96 |
| TOTAL | $31,253 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.
| Cost of Attendance Component | School of Education | School of Arts & Sciences | School of Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,020 | $7,020 | $8,040 |
| Registration Fee | $340 | $340 | $340 |
| Living Expenses* | $12,927 | $12,927 | $12,927 |
| Books & Supplies* | $610 | $610 | $610 |
| Personal Expenses & Transportation* | $4,190 | $4,190 | $4,190 |
| Loan Fees | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| TOTAL | $25,327 | $25,327 | $26,347 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.
| Cost of Attendance Component | Independent Commuter Student |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,500 |
| Living Expenses* | $12,927 |
| Books & Supplies* | $1,220 |
| Personal Expenses & Transportation* | $4,190 |
| Loan Fees | $240 |
| TOTAL | $43,077 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.
| Cost of Attendance Component | Independent Commuter Student |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,960 |
| Fees | $340 |
| Living Expenses* | $12,927 |
| Books & Supplies* | $610 |
| Personal Expenses & Transportation* | $4,190 |
| Loan Fees | $96 |
| TOTAL | $25,123 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.
| Cost of Attendance Component | P1, P2, P3 Resident | P1, P2, P3 Commuter | P4 Resident | P4 Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,750 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $38,750 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Living Expenses | $14,714 | $19,292 | $14,714 | $19,292 |
| Books & Supplies* | $1,420 | $1,420 | $510 | $510 |
| Transportation* | $1,030 | $1,780 | $1,030 | $1,780 |
| Personal Expenses* | $1,700 | NA | $1,700 | $NA |
| Loan Fees | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| TOTAL | $59,854 | $63,482 | $58,944 | $62,572 |
*These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged on Notre Dame's bill.