{"id":273,"date":"2010-09-23T15:36:56","date_gmt":"2010-09-23T19:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-11-12\/"},"modified":"2010-10-25T18:56:54","modified_gmt":"2010-10-25T22:56:55","slug":"financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-11-12\/financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<span id=\"Financial_Aid\"><h1><a name=\"top\"><\/a>Financial Aid<\/h1><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#student_fin\" target=\"_self\">Student Financial  Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#procedures\" target=\"_self\">Procedures to Apply  for Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies\" target=\"_self\">Policies  about Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\" target=\"_self\">Sources of  Financial Aid<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cas\" target=\"_self\">Trinity College of  Arts and Sciences Student Aid Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sps_scholarships\" target=\"_self\">Trinity School of Professional Studies  Student Aid Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Federal\" target=\"_self\">Federal and  State Student Aid Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\" target=\"_self\">Other  Scholarships and Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#billing\" target=\"_self\">Billing  and Payment Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span id=\"Student_Financial_Services\"><h2><a name=\"student_fin\"><\/a>Student Financial Services<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Students are responsible for arranging the payment of tuition and fees prior  to the beginning of each semester. Today more than ever before, investing in a  college education requires planning. Trinity recognizes this and is prepared to  assist students and their families in making college affordable through  financial planning, counseling, and installment payment plans. Trinity offers a  comprehensive program of student financial assistance. A counselor in the Office  of Enrollment Services is always available during office hours at 202\/884-9530  or email: <a href=\"mailto:EnrollmentServices@trinitydc.edu\">enrollmentservices@trinitydc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated and verifiable  financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA). Students applying for financial aid will be considered for all programs  for which they are eligible, and assistance is generally a combination of grant,  loan, and employment. Trinity participates in all federal Title IV student  financial assistance programs.<\/p>\n<p>Awards are given for one year and are reviewed annually to reflect changes in  the financial need of the student and changes in the cost of attending college.  Once given, aid is normally continued if the student continues to demonstrate  need, makes satisfactory academic progress, and follows the procedures for  annual application for financial aid.<\/p>\n<p>Students who have previously obtained a baccalaureate degree and are pursuing  a second baccalaureate degree are only eligible to apply for loan assistance.  Neither Trinity nor federal grant funds are available to students seeking a  second baccalaureate degree or a post-graduate certificate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Procedures_to_Apply_for_Financial__Aid\"><h2><a name=\"procedures\"><\/a>Procedures to Apply for Financial  Aid<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>The checklist below 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.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or  renewal FAFSA for the appropriate academic year. Trinity&#8217;s school code is  001460. An application may be completed on the web at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\/\">http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>. Priority Deadline:  March 1 for new students, April 1 for returning students.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Make any necessary corrections on your Student Aid Report (SAR) and  return it electronically or by mail to the federal processor. You will either  receive your 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.<\/p>\n<p>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. You should submit additional documents  directly to the Office of Enrollment Services. Your application will be on hold  until it is complete. Priority Deadline: May 1<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Step 5. 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>Lenders will generally disburse loan funds to Trinity via electronic funds  transfer (EFT) in equal disbursements each semester. Students who are due a  refund after their bills are paid will be sent a refund check after the add\/drop  period for that semester.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Policies_about_Financial_Aid\"><h2><a name=\"policies\"><\/a>Policies about Financial Aid<\/h2><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_eligibility\" target=\"_self\">Eligibility  Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_satisfactory\" target=\"_self\">Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_leave\" target=\"_self\">Leave of Absence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_federal\" target=\"_self\">Federal Refund\/Repayment  Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_student\" target=\"_self\">Policy on Student Financial Responsibilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a name=\"policies_eligibility\"><\/a>Eligibility  Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the following  requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be fully admitted to an eligible degree or certificate program.<\/li>\n<li>Be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester. (Some awards,  such as Trinity grants and scholarships, require full-time enrollment.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students may not receive financial aid for experiential learning (TELL) and  audited courses. These courses do not count towards enrollment status for  financial aid eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"policies_satisfactory\"><\/a>Satisfactory Academic  Progress and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students receiving financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress  toward their degrees in order to remain eligible for both federal and Trinity  funds. To make satisfactory academic progress, undergraduate students must  maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; graduate students must  maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. All students must  complete at least two-thirds of attempted credits. In addition, satisfactory  academic progress is also measured by completion of attempted credits according  to a schedule not to exceed 150% of the credits necessary for a degree.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of Enrollment Services reviews the academic progress of financial  aid recipients once each academic year at the end of the spring semester. In the  event that a student fails to meet the satisfactory academic progress criteria  in a particular year, the student will not be eligible for financial aid for the  following semester. The summer term is considered a make-up term. Students may  enroll for summer without receiving aid to regain satisfactory academic progress  for the fall semester.<\/p>\n<p>Students may appeal a determination of unsatisfactory academic progress. The  Office of Enrollment Services will provide information about the appeal process  to the affected students. If an appeal is unsuccessful and the student is still  considered to be making unsatisfactory progress, the student may not receive  financial aid until she or he is considered to be in good academic standing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"policies_leave\"><\/a>Leave of Absence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A leave of absence for financial aid purposes is not to be confused with a  leave of absence for academic purposes as described in the Academic Policies  section of this catalog. A leave of absence as it relates to financial aid  affects borrowers under federal student loan programs who cease attendance. A  request for a leave of absence must be made in writing to the Office of  Enrollment Services and may not exceed 60 days. This kind of leave enables a  borrower who intends to re-enroll on at least a half-time (six credits) basis to  have up to 60 additional days before the beginning of the grace period, after  which a loan enters repayment.<\/p>\n<p>With the exception of the time a student has been granted a leave of absence,  the university is obligated to report to the lender any student who ceases  enrollment or fails to enroll on at least a half-time (six credits) basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"policies_federal\"><\/a>Federal Refund\/Repayment  Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Congress passed new  regulations governing what must happen to federal financial aid if a student  completely withdraws during the enrollment period. Trinity must calculate how  much federal financial aid the student has earned if the student withdraws  before completing 60% of the enrollment period. Federal financial aid covered  under this regulation includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal  Family Educational Stafford Subsidized Loan Program, Federal Family Educational  Stafford Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, and Federal Parent Loan for  Undergraduate Students (PLUS).<\/p>\n<p>Trinity and the student are both responsible for returning unearned funds to  the appropriate programs in a specific order. Trinity must return the lesser of  the total amount of unearned aid OR institutional charges multiplied by the  unearned percentage. Amounts that must be returned will first be applied to  federal loans and then to grants. Loan borrowers will be permitted to repay  loans based on the terms of the promissory note.<\/p>\n<p>The student will also be billed for any amount due to Trinity resulting from  Trinity&#8217;s return of federal aid funds. For example, if Trinity is required to  return federal aid which was used to pay a portion of charges for the enrollment  period, the student is required to pay Trinity for the unpaid portion of the  charges.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"policies_student\"><\/a><strong>Policy on Student  Financial Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the official <a href=\"\/policies\/student-financial-responsibilities\/\">Policy on Student  Financial Responsibilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Sources_of_Financial_Aid\"><h2><a name=\"sources\"><\/a>Sources of Financial Aid<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Trinity provides financial aid through its endowed and nonendowed  scholarships. It also administers funds available through federal programs.  Individuals should also seek aid from state and local programs for which they  are eligible. Currently, about 90% of the student body receives some type of  financial assistance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cas\">Trinity College of Arts and Sciences Student Aid  Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sps_scholarships\" target=\"_self\">Trinity School of Professional Studies Student Aid  Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Federal\" target=\"_self\">Federal Student Aid Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\">Other  Scholarships and Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Trinity_College_of_Arts_and_Sciences__Student_Aid_Programs\"><h3><a name=\"cas\"><\/a>Trinity College of Arts and Sciences  Student Aid Programs<\/h3><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cas_entering\">Scholarships and Grants to Entering College of Arts  and Sciences Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cas_special\">Special Scholarships for College of Arts and Sciences  Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Girl%20Scouts\" target=\"_self\">Girl Scouts of the Nation&#8217;s Capital Leadership Scholarships <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cas_endowed\">Endowed and Term Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a name=\"cas_entering\"><\/a>Scholarships and Grants to  Entering College of Arts and Sciences Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full-time College of Arts and Sciences students interested in being  considered for Trinity merit scholarships should contact the Office of  Admissions for further information. Students receiving these special  scholarships must be full time students and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of  3.0 in order to remain eligible for an award.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Global Leadership Scholarship<\/strong><br \/>\n The highest Trinity award, the Global  Leadership Scholarship is awarded to entering full-time first-year College of  Arts and Sciences students who exhibit both academic excellence and outstanding  community and school leadership. Once awarded, the Global Leadership Scholarship  is renewed annually based on continued academic distinction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presidential Scholarship<\/strong><br \/>\n The Presidential Scholarship is  awarded to academically outstanding entering first-year students enrolling as  full-time College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates. The number of awards and  the amount of the stipends are determined annually. Once awarded, the  Presidential Scholarship is renewed annually based on continued academic  distinction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dean&#8217;s and Founder&#8217;s Awards<br \/>\n <\/strong>These  awards are made to entering first-year College of Arts and Sciences students who  have demonstrated leadership characteristics as part of their high school  experience. It is expected that recipients of this award will continue to  demonstrate their leadership talents by service to the Trinity  community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship<br \/>\n <\/strong>A designated  scholarship program has been established for members of Phi Theta Kappa, the  community college and two-year college honor society. Contact the Office of  Admissions for further information regarding this award.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a name=\"cas_special\"><\/a>Special Scholarships for College  of Arts and Sciences Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">College of Arts and Sciences students receiving the following special  scholarships must be full-time students and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each  semester in order to remain eligible for the award. Both entering and returning  students are eligible for these scholarships. Applicants must meet published  application deadlines to be considered. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><strong>D.F. Antonelli, Jr., and  Judith D. Antonelli Scholarship<\/strong><br \/>\n This endowed scholarship fund was  established in 1986 by Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Antonelli. Recipients must be  full-time College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students with demonstrated  financial need and backgrounds considered culturally and\/or economically  disadvantaged. Preference will be given to members of minority  groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helen and Marie F. Rotterman, Class of 1904, Scholarship  Trust<\/strong><br \/>\n This trust was established by the estate of Marie F. Rotterman,  Class of 1904, to provide scholarships to qualified Catholic girls from the  Dayton, Ohio, metropolitan area. Awards are made yearly in amounts depending on  need and available funds. A personal interview and approval of the Trustees of  the trust are also required.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"Girl Scouts\"> <\/a><strong>Girl Sc<\/strong><strong>outs of the Nation&#8217;s Capital  Leadership Scholarships<br \/>\n <\/strong><br \/>\n As the only women&#8217;s college in the  nation&#8217;s capital, with a heritage of more than 100 years of promoting the  education and advancement of women in higher education, Trinity is proud to join  forces with the Girl Scouts of the Nation&#8217;s Capital in celebrating women&#8217;s  achievements and encouraging new generations of girls and women to pursue their  dreams through obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees.The scholarships  listed below are available to Girl Scouts in the Girl Scout Council of the  Nation&#8217;s Capital who attend the College of Arts and Sciences at Trinity on a  full-time basis during the academic year. These scholarships are renewable  annually if the student meets Trinity&#8217;s academic criteria for scholarship  renewals, and these awards are in addition to any other scholarships and  financial aid for which the Scout is eligible.<\/p>\n<p>Trinity will award the  following merit scholarships and grants to active Girl Scouts who meet Trinity&#8217;s  academic requirements and who choose to attend Trinity:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Girl Scouts Leadership Scholarship for Gold Award Scouts:  $5,000<\/strong><br \/>\n If you have successfully completed your Gold Award in Girl  Scouting and have been accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences, you will  receive an award of $5,000 annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Girl Scouts Leadership  Scholarship for Silver Award Scouts: $4,000<\/strong><br \/>\n If you have successfully  completed your Silver Award in Girl Scouting and have been accepted into the  College of Arts and Sciences, you will receive an award of $4,000 annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Girl Scouts Leadership Scholarship: $3,000<\/strong><br \/>\n If you  are an active participant in Girl Scouting and have been accepted into the  College of Arts and Sciences, you will receive an award of $3,000 annually.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a name=\"cas_endowed\"><\/a>Endowed and Term  Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following special scholarships are named either for their donor or in  recognition of others and are made possible by the generosity and support of  alumnae and friends of Trinity. These scholarship awards are given to Trinity  College of Arts and Sciences students who demonstrate financial need and who  also meet the additional selection criteria specified by the donor of the gift.  Endowed scholarships are funded by the ongoing income earned from the core gift;  term scholarships are one-time gifts. The Office of Student Financial Services  chooses recipients from among all qualified applicants for financial aid.<\/p>\n<p>These special gifts underwrite in whole or in part scholarship and grant  awards from Trinity sources. The receipt of one of these awards is recognition  not only of financial need but also academic distinction. So as to recognize as  many qualified students as possible, these awards are usually not renewed from  year to year.<\/p>\n<p>A separate application for these scholarships is not required; all full-time  College of Arts and Sciences applicants for financial assistance who meet  published deadlines are automatically considered for these awards.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Paul and Camille Lindsay Aiken Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Clifford and Adele Alexander Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>D.F. Antonelli, Jr., and Judith D. Antonelli Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Boston Chapter Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Mrs. James H. Bride Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Right Rev. Msgr. John A. Butler Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Claire F. Cahill Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Paul W. Chapin Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Class of 1962 and 1965 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Class of 1964 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Mary J. Dempsey Memorial Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Dorothy Gleeson Dolan Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>James P. Farrell Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Lillian A. Fay, Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of  America, Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Sr. Margaret Finnegan, S.N.D., &#8217;54 and Sr. Regina Finnegan, S.N.D., &#8217;53  Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Carol Lynn Bucca Fusco &#8217;69 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Ellen A. Ganey &#8217;27 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Sr. Lidwin Genau\/Class of 1967 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Right Rev. Msgr. Charles P. Grannan Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Paul B. and Katherine E. Hanrahan Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Bishop Harkins Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Maria Sullivan Harrigan Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>William Randolph Hearst Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Catherine Baker Holahan Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>William and Sarah Hunter Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Sr. Superior Julia Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>The Right Rev. William J. Kerby Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Eileen Ryan Lahart &#8217;54 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Margaret Larson &#8217;10 Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Joseph J. Leary Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Martha T. Logan Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Catherine Lynch Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Sr. Mary Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Lucie Jane Desloge McAnany &#8217;33 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Anne Marie Condon McGovern &#8217;50\/Class of 1950 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Evelyn Ruth McIntee &#8217;32 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Julia A. McMahon &#8217;30 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Louise Moore Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Mount Notre Dame Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>New England Financial Aid Fund Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Notre Dame Alumnae Partial Scholarship, Roxbury, MA<\/li>\n<li>Notre Dame Alumnae Partial Scholarship, Tyngsboro, MA<\/li>\n<li>Agnes Perrot O&#8217;Connor &#8217;24 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Florence O&#8217;Brien Patterson &#8217;26 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Parsons Family Foundation Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Sr. Superior Raphael Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island Women&#8217;s Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Helen and Marie F. Rotterman, Class of 1904, Scholarship Trust<\/li>\n<li>St. Louis Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Frances Mary Saul &#8217;24 Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Rev. Thomas Scully Parochial School Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Margaret and George Skirm Memorial Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Ivan H. Stepich Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Margaret Walsh &#8217;21 Memorial Partial Scholarship<\/li>\n<li>Mary Dunn Walsh &#8217;15 Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"School_of_Professional__Studies_Student_Aid_Programs\"><h3><a name=\"sps_scholarships\"><\/a>School of Professional  Studies Student Aid Programs<\/h3><\/span>\n<p><strong>The American Association of University Women Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The American Association of University Women (AAUW), McLean Branch makes an  annual award to a Northern Virginia student enrolled in the School of  Professional Studies. A separate application for this scholarship is not  required; all School of Professional Studies applicants for financial assistance  who meet published deadlines are automatically considered for this  award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Girl Scout Troop Leader Grant: $1,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are currently a troop leader for the Girl Scout Council of the  Nation&#8217;s Capital, you will receive a $1,000 award, to be used towards  undergraduate credits taken through our School of Professional Studies. This  one-time grant is for current troop leaders in the Girl Scout Council of the  Nation&#8217;s Capital enrolled in degree programs at Trinity and may be applied to  courses taken at Trinity during the academic year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Women in  Housing Finance Scholarship<br \/>\n <\/strong>The Women in Housing Finance Foundation  makes an annual award to an undergraduate student in the School of Professional  Studies studying in the fields of finance, business, housing or other  community\/non-profit area of service. Applicants must have a grade point average  of 3.0 or better. Applications are mailed to eligible students each year after  the spring semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School of Professional Studies Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These scholarships are awarded to qualified School of Professional Studies  students on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Only students who  have already completed credits at Trinity will be considered. The Free  Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed before the April 1  deadline. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.  Applications are mailed to eligible students each year after the spring  semester.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Federal_and_State_Student_Aid__Programs\"><h3><a name=\"Federal\"><\/a>Federal and State Student Aid  Programs<\/h3><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_apply\">Applying for Federal and State Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_pell\">Federal Pell Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_suppl\">Federal  Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_stafford\">Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_stafford\">Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_PLUS\">Federal PLUS Loan Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_perkins\">Perkins Loans Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_employment\">Employment Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#policies_federal\">Federal Refund\/Repayment Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal_state\">State Scholarship Programs and Local Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#District\" target=\"_self\">District of Columbia Grants and Scholarships for DC Students <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\" target=\"_self\">Other Scholarships and Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_apply\"><\/a>Applying for Federal and State  Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for federal student aid, a student must complete the Free  Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see &#8220;Procedures for Applying for  Financial Aid&#8221; above). The priority application deadline for the Fall semester  is April 1. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have not defaulted on  prior federal aid and certify they will use aid proceeds solely for educational  purposes are eligible for the federal student aid programs listed.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_pell\"><\/a>Federal Pell Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a federally funded program of grants awarded to undergraduate  students with high financial need. The grants range from $400 to $4,050  annually, based on enrollment status and need. To qualify, a student must be an  eligible undergraduate seeking a first baccalaureate degree.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_suppl\"><\/a>Federal Supplemental  Educational Opportunity Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Undergraduates pursuing a first baccalaureate degree who demonstrate  exceptional financial need are eligible for Federal Supplemental Educational  Opportunity Grant funds. Awards range from $150 to $2,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_stafford\"><\/a>Subsidized Federal Stafford  Loans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eligibility for the Stafford Loan program will be determined by the FAFSA  application to Trinity. Funds for the Stafford Loan are available through  private lenders (banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions).  Depending on need, a student may borrow up to $2,625 during the first year of  undergraduate study, $3,500 during the second year, and $5,500 a year for the  remaining years. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year. The maximum  total Federal Stafford Loan debt that a student can aggregate as an  undergraduate is $23,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_unsub\"><\/a>Unsubsidized Federal Stafford  Loans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan is available to borrowers who do not  qualify on the basis of need for the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program.  Under this program students are required to pay interest while they are in  school.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_PLUS\"><\/a>Federal PLUS Loan  Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This non-need based federal loan program enables credit-worthy and eligible  parents to borrow up to the full cost of attendance at Trinity less any student  financial aid or scholarship support. The variable interest rate, established  every year on July 1, is based on the 52 week Treasury bill plus 3.1% and is  capped at 9%. A FAFSA application is not required for this program. Applications  are available from the <a href=\"\/enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Enrollment Services web page.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_perkins\"><\/a>Perkins Loans  Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Funds for the low interest federal Perkins Loan program are allotted to the  college by the U.S. Department of Education for students with exceptional need.  An undergraduate student may borrow up to $4,000 per year. The repayment and  interest period begins nine months after the student completes her or his  studies. The interest rate is 5% per year, and the repayment period may be  extended over ten years. The FAFSA serves as the application for this loan.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_employment\"><\/a>Employment  Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A student&#8217;s financial aid package may include a Federal Work Study award.  Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally funded program that helps to provide  employment opportunities on- or off- campus. FWS awards are not deducted from  the student&#8217;s tuition, fees, and room and board. Instead, students receive a  bimonthly paycheck for the number of FWS hours worked and may use it to meet  their personal expenses or pay on their account at the college. Students should  contact the Office of Human Resources concerning placement opportunities for  on-campus and qualified off-campus FWS positions.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance with locating suitable non-FWS part-time positions off-campus,  students should consult the Career Services Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"federal_state\"><\/a>State Scholarship Programs and  Local Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students from the following states may participate in state scholarship  programs while they attend Trinity: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts,  Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. Students can  learn more about these programs from high school guidance counselors or state  departments of education. In addition, the Office of Student Financial Services  can provide information about the state grant administrators of all states and  territories.<\/p>\n<p>Many scholarships are available through parents&#8217; employers, civic and  fraternal groups, professional organizations, and other programs. To pursue all  potential sources of financial aid, students should contact their high school  guidance counselors for assistance in learning about these  programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"District\"><\/a>District of  Columbia Grants and Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The District of Columbia provides funds to eligible District residents  seeking postsecondary education. The Office of the State Superintendent of  Education administers four higher education grants: DC Tuition Assistance Grant  (DC TAG), DC Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant (DC LEAP), DC  Adoption Scholarship Program (DC ASP) and DC GEAR UP. District residents may  apply online for all the DC grants using one streamlined application called the  DC OneApp at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osse.dc.gov\/\">www.osse.dc.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Other_Scholarships_and__Awards\"><h3><a name=\"other\"><\/a>Other Scholarships and  Awards<\/h3><\/span>\n<p>Information about other scholarship and aid resources is available on the <a href=\"\/enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Enrollment  Services web page.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n<span id=\"Billing_and_Payment_Information\"><h2><a name=\"billing\"><\/a>Billing and Payment Information<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>For information regarding billing and payment, veterans benefits, the  installment payment plan, employer tuition assistance benefits, payment  arrangement and registration status, the tuition refund policy, please refer to  the <a href=\"\/catalog-11-12\/tuition\/\" target=\"_self\">Tuition and Fees<\/a> section of this site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Financial Aid Student Financial Services Procedures to Apply for Financial Aid Policies about Financial Aid Sources of Financial Aid Trinity College of Arts and Sciences Student Aid Programs Trinity School of Professional Studies Student Aid Programs Federal and State Student Aid Programs Other Scholarships and Awards Billing and Payment Information Student Financial Services Students are responsible for arranging the payment of tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each semester. 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