Applying For Financial Aid

While financial aid can sometimes seem complicated, we will work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth process that meets your needs.

Trinity's FAFSA code is 001460.
For priority consideration, submit the FAFSA by April 1.

Financial Literacy Survey

Students,
We are conducting a survey to see how we can better assist you to gain the information you need about financial choices and planning. Please click here to participate in the survey. Your answers will remain anonymous unless you choose to add your name and contact information. The responses you provide will help us to develop workshops and presentations for you. Please assist us in gathering this information and look for financial literacy workshops in the spring semester!

Thank you in advance,

The Enrollment Services Team

   Procedures to Apply for Financial Aid

This checklist has been developed to help students understand the financial aid process and to manage their personal records. Applicants for financial aid should keep track of the date of submission for each item and keep a copy of each document for themselves. Eligible students who meet the following priority deadlines and submit all other requested materials can be assured that their aid package will be processed by the beginning of the semester.  For a printer friendly version of this checklist, click here.

Step 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA for the appropriate academic year to the federal processing center. Trinity's school code is 001460. An application may be completed on the web at this address: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Priority Deadline: March 1 for new students, April 1 for returning students.

Step 2. Make any necessary corrections on your SAR and return them electronically or by mail to the federal processor. You will either receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) by mail or email instructions on how to access it online within four weeks of submitting your FAFSA. Review the SAR for accuracy, and confirm that Trinity is listed in the school section.

Step 3. Submit any additional documents requested.  You will receive either a letter from Trinity letting you know your application is complete or a letter requesting additional information.  The most common request is for a signed copy of your or your parents’ federal tax return and a Verification Worksheet.  You should submit these documents directly to the Office of Enrollment Services as soon as possible.  Your application will be on hold until it is complete. Priority Deadline: May 1

Step 4. Sign and return your Award Letter. Within three weeks of your file being complete, your application will be reviewed and you will be sent an Award Letter. You must sign and return your Award Letter before any awards will be disbursed.

Step 5. First-time borrowers complete MPN and Entrance Counseling. First-time Stafford loan borrowers must complete a Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Stafford Entrance Counseling.  First-time Perkins loan borrowers must also complete a Perkins Master Promissory Note and Perkins Entrance Counseling.

You can complete your MPN and Entrance Counseling online. Complete both carefully and sign your MPN(s) with your Department of Education PIN. If you would rather complete a paper MPN(s) please notify our office.

You must complete your MPN and Entrance Counseling before any loans will be disbursed. If you already completed a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling for loans at Trinity, you will not have to complete them again this year.