FINANCIAL AID FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Trinity offers both need- and merit-based support to a number of its most highly qualified foreign applicants applying as first year students. Last year, Trinity offered over 1.5 million dollars in assistance to highly-qualified international applicants who demonstrated either financial need or extraordinary academic achievement throughout secondary school.

When reviewing international applications, Trinity takes into account whether or not an applicant has requested financial assistance. Due to the finite amount of resources available for international students, Trinity cannot be need-blind when evaluating applications from foreign applicants. Consequently, it is in the best interest of the student to be honest about their family’s ability to pay, including the precise amount the family is able to contribute to a Trinity education. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s chance of admission to Trinity.

Merit scholarships are based on the strength of the student’s academic profile as measured by the following criteria: rigor of and performance in secondary school coursework, standardized test scores, strength of essay, involvement outside of the classroom, and recommendations from school officials. Your application for admission is also your application for merit scholarships; there are no additional forms required.

Need-based financial aid is based on the demonstrated financial support of the student’s family, as established by their Statement of Financial Support. Competition for this type of aid is keen, and applying for it places candidates in an extremely competitive pool. Trinity may also take into account whether or not an applicant has requested financial assistance when reviewing their application for admission.

* U.S. citizens and permanent residents living abroad interested in need-based aid should submit the FAFSA after January 1 and before February 15. No additional paperwork is required to apply for merit scholarships.

• Financial aid award notification will be received with your offer of admission.
• Financial aid not is not available for foreign transfer students, so Trinity does not accept transfer applications from foreign students who require financial aid.
• Trinity is an NCAA Division III school and does not offer athletic scholarships. However, the university does have excellent teams in both men’s and women’s sports.
• The Statement of Financial Support (either Trinity’s or the College Board’s version) is required for all foreign applicants and must be submitted with your application.

2007-08 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance:
Tuition: $24,864
Room: $5,380
Board: $2,890
Fees: $1,003
Total Direct Costs: $34,137