Pathways to Notre Dame: Affordability and access with Micki Kidder | Notre Dame Stories
In this Notre Dame Stories podcast episode, Micki Kidder, vice president of undergraduate enrollment, highlights Notre Dame's new no-loan financial aid packaging and expanded need-blind admissions as part of the new Pathways to Notre Dame initiative, ensuring that students from all financial backgrounds can access a Notre Dame education without the burden of debt.As a Notre Dame alumna, staff member, and now a Notre Dame parent, Kidder shares her personal insight into the University’s mission to provide an unparalleled educational experience rooted in Catholic values.Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Micki Kidder talks about enrollment outreach initiatives at Notre Dame
01:50 Micki Kidder reflects on her time at Notre Dame
03:34 Micki Kidder shares what it's like being Notre Dame parent and joining the Notre Dame family
07:08 Micki Kidder talks about different financial aid programs at Notre Dame
09:00 Micki Kidder explains the new Pathways to Notre Dame initiative
13:27 Micki Kidder shares how Pathways to Notre Dame will impact future generations of students
15:31 Micki Kidder discusses how Notre Dame's vision aligns with the Pathways initiative
18:47 Micki Kidder shares how no-loan financial aid will impact affordability at Notre Dame
20:11 Micki Kidder discusses Father Bob Dowd's announcement of Pathways to Notre Dame
23:48 Micki Kidder shares her hope for Notre Dame as a result of the Pathways to Notre Dame initiative---
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