Tuition and Scholarships

The Value of a Catholic Education

"My husband George and I chose a Catholic school education for our 4 children because of the strong sense of community that provides a foundation of security and faith for each of them. This choice also helps to reinforce that our children will be taught the same values that we wish to instill in them at home.

We also appreciate how Notre Dame is committed to academic excellence and define this beyond books by incorporating spirituality and community service into every aspect of the curriculum."

The Foley Family (left) at Boy's Basketball Senior Night celebrating Luke, Class of 2023. William and Caroline are class of 2026. Elizabeth is a future ND student.

Family First Tuition Model

The Family First Tuition Model is designed to help families budget for their children's education. The model enhances our families' Notre Dame experience through its predictability and simplicity. The model locks the tuition rate for the incoming Freshman Class over the period of 4 years so that families do not incur any additional tuition costs and can budget accordingly.

The tuition rate by class:
2027: $18,800
2026: $17,750
2025: $16,750
2024: $15,800

Tuition is locked when you enter Notre Dame and in place for your time with us. Over the long-term, our families can expect to save close to $3,000.

Associated Costs

Students Registering as Freshmen or Upperclassmen Transfer Students

FACTS Payment Plan

ND Financial Aid Application

Will open for the 2024-2025 school year in October.
For the 2023-2024 school year, click here: FACTS Financial Aid Application
Please call Mrs. Maria Wise, 609.882.7900, ext. 145 with Financial Aid questions.
Class of 2028 applicants must apply for tuition assistance by December 1, 2023 to receive notification of potential awards. Applications must be complete and verified, including all 2022 tax and W2 forms, before aid can be awarded.
2024-2025 Transfer applicants must apply for tuition assistance by March 1, 2024.

Notre Dame Scholarships

Notre Dame offers seven Academic Merit Scholarships for students applying to the Class of 2028. In addition, ND is also pleased to announce the Character and Service Awards to students from our diocesan elementary schools.

Please see below for the listing of the Merit Scholarships and the Character and Service Awards and the criteria for these scholarships.

Class of 2028 Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Application Requirements

All applicant for the Class of 2028 who apply by the November 17 deadline are eligible for one of our Merit Scholarships. The following requirements must be followed:

Students must apply by November 17 to be considered. Scholarship recipients are expect to enroll by February 1, 2024.
HSPT or SSAT testing must be taken by December 1, 2023 and results must be submitted to Notre Dame by December 15, 2023.
Students who obtain a national percentile score of over 85% on the HSPT or 80% on the SSAT will be contacted by our Enrollment Management team and invited to submit an essay. The writing prompt will be provided at that time.
Finalists for the Fitzpatrick or Liptak scholarships will be invited to an interview with President Jennings and Principal Martinez in late January.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by January 30, 2023.

The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship

The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarships

President's Merit Scholarships

Principal's Merit Scholarships

Daniel C. Tatum ‘11 Memorial Scholarship

Merit Scholarship Timeline

All students who would like to be considered for our Merit Scholarships must apply by November 17.

HSPT/SSAT Testing Taken By: December 1, 2023
HSPT/SSAT Testing Results Submitted By: December 15, 2023
Semi-Finalists Notified: December 22, 2023
Semi-Finalist Essay Due: January 5, 2024
Finalist Notification and Interviews: Begin week of January 15, 2024
Winners Notified: January 30, 2024

Class of 2027 Character and Service Awards

Award Information

Award Information

The Character and Service Awards are one time awards in the amount of $1,000 to 8th grade students who demonstrate exceptional character and service in one of our Diocese of Trenton Catholic elementary schools and community. In partnership with our local Catholic elementary schools, a student is nominated by their Principal and the final decision made by the Scholarship Committee at Notre Dame.

Criteria includes:

Strong academic standing
Demonstrated service in their school, parish and/or community
Demonstrated character as witnessed by faculty, staff and administration of school

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