New students must be registered in order to be eligible for financial aid and scholarships. You must submit a completed financial aid application if you are applying for any “Financial Aid Scholarship”. The financial aid application is not required for other scholarships; instead complete the “Endowment and Scholarship Application” form.
FINANCIAL AID AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
- The due date for all financial aid and scholarship applications is April 15.
- All families must complete a Simple Tuition Systems (STS) financial aid application every year in order to be eligible for financial aid and/or scholarships.
STS Financial Aid Application
- Decisions will be communicated by the Finance Office via STS to each applicant in June.
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:
A completed Financial Aid application must be submitted in order to be considered for the following scholarships.
Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship Foundation (EPSF) – This scholarship provides assistance to needy students attending the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Allentown. Scholarships are provided by businesses that participate in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program and choose to donate to Notre Dame High School through EPSF. Students must be a resident of Pennsylvania and meet income guidelines established by the state.
Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC) – This scholarship provides assistance to needy students attending the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Allentown who reside within the boundaries of a lowachieving public school. Scholarships are provided by businesses that participate in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program and choose to donate to Notre Dame High School through OSTC. Students must be a resident of Pennsylvania and meet income guidelines established by the state.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to the neediest students. Scholarships will be awarded only if the investment account experiences realized gains.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:
Merit-Based Scholarships are also available. Each year, Notre Dame offers several scholarships to our students thanks to the support and generosity of our loyal Notre Dame benefactors, Foundations, and the local business community. Scholarship opportunities are available for Freshmen, returning ND students, and graduating Seniors. There is a separate process and an additional application is required. See more details…