FRESHMEN WHO ENTERED TRINITY IN THE FALL OF 2014 AND WHO FILED THE FAFSA HAD AN AVERAGE OF 67% OF THEIR TUITION COVERED WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, OR WAIVERS.

98 % MORE THANOF TRADITIONAL UNDER- GRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID.

FINANCIAL AID PRO CESS

You must apply and be admitted before any financial aid can be offered. If you qualify for any honors scholarships or grants, we will notify you by sending you a merit letter.

Most of Trinity’s scholarship opportunities only require that you be admitted to the college for consideration. However, some require application, more information is available at www.trnty.edu.

After January 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available at www.fafsa.gov. To be considered for any need-based grants, work-study, or loans, the FAFSA is required. The priority deadline for these forms is February 15. Trinity’s FAFSA Code is 001771.

Complete Trinity’s Need-Based Aid Appeal Form, which is available online.

Receive your financial aid package that will include any scholarships, grants, work-study, and Federal Stafford Loans for which you are eligible.

Make your tuition deposit by May 1 to secure your financial aid package.

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TRINITY AWARDED OVER IN INSTITUTIONAL GIFT AID IN 2013-14

$8.88 MILLION

FINANCIAL AID FAST FACTS

LEADERSHIP S CHOLARSHIPS Leadership scholarships are for participation in many activities on campus, including athletics, music (choir, gospel choir, instrumental), student newspaper, theatre, and leading worship.

HONORS S CHOLARSHIPS Trinity awards Honors Scholarships based on academic performance. These scholarships range from $32,000 to $60,000 ($8,000 to $15,000/year).

AVERAGE GIFT AID (scholarships & grants) awarded to incoming freshmen who filed the FAFSA in the 2014-15 academic year: $17,000

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Committing financially to a high-quality Christian education is a major decision. A Trinity education provides a valuable academic and spiritual foundation and prepares students for meaningful careers and callings. Our Financial Aid Office will partner with you to make a Trinity education possible.

Trinity’s FAFSA Code: 001771

GRANTS

• Federal Pell Grant $602-$5730 • Federal SEOG $500-$2000 • Illinois MAP Grant $472-$4720 • Trinity Grant $200-$14,000

WORK OPP ORTUNITIE STrinity’s work-study program offers employment on campus or with nearby partnerships. In 2013-14 nearly half of our students participated in our work-study program.

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• Full-time Tuition and Fees: $25,515• Room and Board (12-meal plan): $9,120 • Total: $34,635

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our student body financial profileTrinity students are from diverse backgrounds. No matter your situation there are families like yours at Trinity.

Trinity Christian College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association

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Trinity’s FAFSA Code: 001771