Funding Scenarios
The student scenarios below will give you an idea of how five Notre Dame Law School students are funding their education. Every student’s situation is unique, so how you pay for your law school education can be tailored to your specific situation.
Student 1
| JD Cost of Attendance | $84,230 |
| Notre Dame Law School Scholarship | ($15,000) |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | ($20,500) |
| Federal Direct Plus Loan | ($48,730) |
| Student Responsibility | $0 |
*Combination of NDLS Scholarship + Federal Loans
Student 2
| JD Cost of Attendance | $84,230 |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | ($20,500) |
| Federal Direct Plus Loan | ($63,730) |
| Student Responsibility | $0 |
*Federal Loans only
Student 3
| JD Cost of Attendance | $84,230 |
| Notre Dame Law School Scholarship | ($20,000) |
| Assistant Rector Award | ($28,000) |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | ($20,500) |
| Federal Direct Plus Loan | ($15,730) |
| Student Responsibility | $0 |
*Combination of NDLS Scholarship, Assistant Rector position + Federal Loans
Student 4
| JD Cost of Attendance | $84,230 |
| Notre Dame Law School Scholarship | ($25,000) |
| Outside Scholarship | ($5,000) |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | ($20,500) |
| Federal Direct Plus Loan | ($33,730) |
| Student Responsibility | $0 |
*Combination of NDLS Scholarship, Outside Scholarship + Federal Loans
Student 5
| JD Cost of Attendance | $84,230 |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | ($20,500) |
| Federal Direct Plus Loan | ($48,730) |
| Student Responsibility | $15,000 |
*Combination of Federal Loans + Student Savings