A Lifelong Investment In Faith, Character, and Confidence
An education from Notre Dame Prep is more than tuition, it is an investment in your child’s future that will last far beyond graduation day. We understand that selecting to apply to a private, Catholic school is a significant decision for your family. We are committed to working with you through the process. We have a financial aid program to help all families be able to join our Notre Dame Prep community - we extend an invitation to you and your family to belong to something greater!
Notre Dame Prep made me feel welcomed from day one. I began as a scared freshman who didn’t speak very much. Now I am a leader on the football team and in the classroom who speaks up, builds connections and takes advantage of every opportunity NDP has to offer.
~ Jeremiah James - Class of 2027
Notre Dame Prep offers something others can't - faith woven into every subject, every service project, every club, every day. It really is an investment for a lifetime.
Over the past three years, our graduates have earned over $80 million dollars in scholarships and grants and have gone on to New York University, Yale, Brown, Clemson and local universities like Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University.
However, this doesn’t happen without effort, time and love. In our student’s daily interactions with faculty, staff and their peers, we strive to give them:
Confidence - Our students lead liturgical services, ask clarifying questions, mentor younger students at local middle schools and share class discussions with clarity and self-assurance. Junior Olivia DeLeon recently said, “With the support of my coach and fellow students, I have learned to become a vocal leader and to be assertive on and off of the soccer field.”
Character - We don’t force students to fit into a mold, rather we walk with students during their four years guiding them through making many decisions. Jeremiah James, a senior, shared, “I have learned to be a leader by my example. I sit in the front of the classroom, pay attention and get my work done on time, I speak up for myself and for the others around me who need support. I am happy to be part of this one big happy family.”
Community - One of our families recently had a fire destroy their home and everything they had, the entire school showed up for them with gift cards, food and items to help them rebuild their lives. This is a real community where we show up for each other during the tough times and to applaud our students at their performing art events and on the fields, court, and ice!
We are committed to helping families afford a faith-based and academically strong education. We believe it is an investment in your child’s future that parents make with purpose and we are here to support you in making it possible!
2026-2027 Tuition
At Notre Dame Prep, our commitment is to make an NDP education possible for families from socioeconomically diverse backgrounds. Each year we have been able to award over $2,000,000 in need-based aid.
The Financial Aid Office works to assist families for whom the cost of private Catholic school tuition is the only barrier to attendance. Although we cannot fully meet each family’s financial need, we will work collaboratively with families. All financial aid awards are based on a family’s demonstrated financial need (as determined by FACTS). NDP does offer academic and performing arts scholarships. NDP does not offer full-tuition awards or athletic awards of any kind.
All financial aid awards are based on a family’s demonstrated need, and there is no expectation of re-payment. In order to receive financial aid in subsequent years, it is important to note that financial aid is based primarily on a family’s continued demonstrated need for funds. Families must re-apply for financial aid each year.
2026 - 2027 Tuition: $18,600.00
2026 - 2027 Fees:
Registration: $50
FACTS Registration Fee: $45
Fundraising: $175 (can be offset by participating in fundraisers)
Books: $300-400 (est.)
Uniforms: $100 (estimated based upon the number of items purchased)
Payment Plans
- Each family sets up their payment plan through their FACTS account
One-time payment is paid by June 30 (Receive a $500 discount if total assistance is less than $5,000)
Two payments - May 15 and November 15
Twelve-month payment plan - May 15 - April 15
For ninth-grade applicants, applications for financial aid are available online beginning in October. If submitted by the November deadline, families are notified on or about December 15 of any financial aid award. If a financial aid application is completed after the November deadline, families may not be notified of a financial aid award until early May. The Financial Aid Application is done online through our partner company FACTS. Your most recent tax return and W-2 Forms, in addition to a $30.00 fee, are required to complete the application. A link to the online financial aid application can be found by clicking here.
Returning families must also re-apply for financial aid on an annual basis. Applications are available for current families beginning in January.
Financial Aid Appeal Form
Click here to access this online form to appeal your 2026-27 financial aid award.
Academic Scholarship Information
Students do not apply for academic scholarships. Awards are determined by entrance exam results and seventh & eighth grade report cards. Students are notified of an academic scholarship award in their acceptance letter
Arts & Drama Scholarship Information
Notre Dame awards several four-year scholarships to incoming freshmen who plan to participate in the arts and/or drama programs. These scholarships are available for participation in Band, Chorus, or Dance and are renewable annually. An audition video is required along with an application - and both are due in mid-November.
Liptak Scholarship
This need-based scholarship totals $4,000 and is awarded over four years ($1,000 per year). This is awarded through the Cardinal Shehan Center. Recipients must have attended a Cardinal Shehan Center program during grammar school. Applications are available at the Shehan Center and applicants are responsible for mailing the completed form to Notre Dame. The award is determined by the Notre Dame Scholarship Committee.