<p>Does anyonw know if ND offers money for being a National Merit Finalist/naming ND as the first-choice college? I couldn't find it anywhere. We're trying to figure out our financial situation as soon as possible, and money's probably going to be a huge factor in deciding where I go as I'm split equally between ND and another school.</p>
<p>I don't think ND awards money specifically for NMFs</p>
<p>no my sister didn't get any...
maybe they kick a bit more in aid
but they don't give anything much or separate</p>
<p>I remember asking the regional rep and I'm pretty sure he said they give something, but it was like 2000 if I remember correctly so it was more beneficial just to get it through nmsc. I might be getting nd confused with anotehr school though.
Doesn't matter because I didn't get in anyway..</p>
<p>No NMS are awarded. You can check the NMS website to see the schools that participate. There is NO pure merit aid awarded at ND--it is ALL tied to financial need. If you do not have financial need, you do not receive money regardless of your merit.</p>