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University of Notre Dame to Waive Tuition for Students with Families Who Earn Under $150,000 per Year
The expanded Pathways program will fully cover tuition for families earning under $150,000 and provide significant aid for incomes below $200,000, starting 2026-27.
- On Wednesday, the University of Notre Dame announced families with annual income below $150,000 will receive need-based financial aid covering full tuition, effective in the 2026-27 academic year.
- This expansion builds on the "Pathways to Notre Dame" initiative, which Notre Dame President Rev. Robert Dowd launched during his September 2024 inauguration to improve student accessibility.
- Under the tiered policy, families earning under $200,000 receive aid covering half tuition, while those under $60,000 get full coverage for tuition, fees, housing, and food; the university committed over $1 billion over four years.
- Micki Kidder, vice president for undergraduate enrollment, said the thresholds provide the "clarity families need to see that a world-class education is within their reach." Kidder added the changes simplify the college selection process.
- Notre Dame joins over 100 schools, including Yale University and Harvard University, that have adjusted financial aid thresholds to waive or reduce tuition, reflecting a broader national trend among elite private institutions.
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106.7 WTLCNotre Dame to Offer Full Tuition for Families with Income Under $150,000
Source: University of Notre Dame SOUTH BEND, Ind.–Leaders at the University of Notre Dame say they are expanding their undergraduate financial aid program to make education more affordable for families. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, families with an annual income below $150,000 will receive need-based financial aid covering tuition costs. Families with an income below $200,000 will receive aid covering half of tuition costs, and those b…
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