An online fundraiser to help students that will need financial aid at Notre Dame next school year proved to be a successful one on Tuesday night. The event named “The Fight” raised $8.7 million.
The university expects some 500 students to need financial aid this year that didn’t last year due to ongoing economic issues. The event included interviews with students, alumni, and staff from across the world and even some musical performances.
School leaders tell WSBT they want to be clear that this didn’t replace Notre Dame Day, which raises money for student programs and clubs. Notre Dame Day is postponed until the fall.
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Doing some quick math: 8,700,000 (money raised) / 500 (students in need of aid) = $17,400 each
Tuition for ND is over $53,000 per year. Looks like these students will still need multiple jobs.
Couldn’t ND just lower the tuition for the students they accepted but can’t afford it?