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How can I pay for tuition at Notre Dame?
Hey! I am a graduating senior this year and will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall. Does anyone have any advice on how to finance my tuition?
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Melanie’s Answer
Hi John,
As others have mentioned, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and apply for grants and student loans through FAFSA as needed. Alternatively, there are a lot of companies that offer tuition assistance/reimbursement so you could explore getting a part time job with one of these companies. Teaching Assistant jobs on campus are also great opportunities, both for financial reasons and networking/career aspirations. Congratulations on graduation and best of luck at Notre Dame!
As others have mentioned, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and apply for grants and student loans through FAFSA as needed. Alternatively, there are a lot of companies that offer tuition assistance/reimbursement so you could explore getting a part time job with one of these companies. Teaching Assistant jobs on campus are also great opportunities, both for financial reasons and networking/career aspirations. Congratulations on graduation and best of luck at Notre Dame!
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Hi John, first of all: congratulations!! Apply for additional scholarships ! I recommend using some of the following strategies for discovering lesser-known scholarships, and how you can make your applications stand out to scholarship committees.
1) Lesser known private scholarships: Fastweb.com & scholarships. com ( this one is becoming more popular) Apply to scholarships you may not think you qualify for as I hear repeatedly the Fastweb has scholarships that otherwise aren't awarded. Have a well written essay/ application which clearly states your career / academic field of interest, goals. Share your motivation for that career. If you have some personal family strive/challenge that you've overcome- share it ! If scholarship is for a specific industry/ career, then tailor your essay accordingly. If you've had some internship experience in field- share it. Check spelling & grammar!
Writing a strong personal statements or gathering recommendation letters that can make a real difference. LOR should come from school counselors or teachers that really know you ( you can use the ones you received for your college applications) . Ask multiple people, as teachers get asked a lot & it may take time. If you've won any awards or been recognized for some achievement- ask the person who nominated you!
There is no limit to the number /$ amount of scholarships! Notre Dame has a scholarship page, keep applying to new scholarships each year in your degree program. Ask the director/ chair / dean - they will know about additional scholarships if you are a standout student. Also, get a paid internships thru the student services office. Good Luck
1) Lesser known private scholarships: Fastweb.com & scholarships. com ( this one is becoming more popular) Apply to scholarships you may not think you qualify for as I hear repeatedly the Fastweb has scholarships that otherwise aren't awarded. Have a well written essay/ application which clearly states your career / academic field of interest, goals. Share your motivation for that career. If you have some personal family strive/challenge that you've overcome- share it ! If scholarship is for a specific industry/ career, then tailor your essay accordingly. If you've had some internship experience in field- share it. Check spelling & grammar!
Writing a strong personal statements or gathering recommendation letters that can make a real difference. LOR should come from school counselors or teachers that really know you ( you can use the ones you received for your college applications) . Ask multiple people, as teachers get asked a lot & it may take time. If you've won any awards or been recognized for some achievement- ask the person who nominated you!
There is no limit to the number /$ amount of scholarships! Notre Dame has a scholarship page, keep applying to new scholarships each year in your degree program. Ask the director/ chair / dean - they will know about additional scholarships if you are a standout student. Also, get a paid internships thru the student services office. Good Luck