Consumer Information
The following provides a brief overview of consumer information related to financial aid programs available at Trinity College. For more detailed materials students may access related websites and contact the Office of Financial Aid directly.
Federal Financial Aid Programs:
| Pell Grant | Need-Based |
| Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | Need-Based |
| Yellow Ribbon Grant | Non-Need-Based |
| Subsidized Stafford Loan | Need-Based |
| Unsubsidized Stafford Loan | Non-Need-Based |
| Parent Loan for Undergraduate Student | Non-Need-Based |
| Graduate PLUS Loan | Non-Need-Based |
Additional information regarding federal aid is available at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types This website includes program information, loan terms and conditions, repayment requirements, etc.
State Financial Aid Programs:
| Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Program | Need-Based w/Merit Requirements |
| Roberta B. Willis Grant Program | Need-Based |
| VT Grants | Need-Based |
All state grants require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should check with their state’s department of education for additional application and deadline requirements.
CT: www.ctohe.org VT: www.vsac.org
Institutional Financial Aid Programs:
| Trinity Grant | Need-Based |
| Trinity January Term Grant | Need-Based |
| Trinity Posse Scholarship | Non-Need-Based |
| Trinity Townhouse Room Grant | Need-Based |
| Illinois Lincoln Scholarship | Merit Based |
| Presidential Scholarship | Merit Based |
| 1823 Scholarship | Merit Based |
| Arches Scholarship | Merit Based |
| Deans Award | Need Based |
| Elms Award | Need Based |
| Trinity College Summer Support Grant | Need Based |
| Trinity College Financial Aid Opportunity Grant | Non-Need-Based or Need Based |
| Hillel Scholarship | Merit Based |
| Trinity College Summer Trinity Grant | Need Based |
| Trinity College Meal Grant | Need Based |
Additional information regarding institutional grant programs can be found on our Office of Financial Aid website. For our partnerships with the Illinois Scholarship Program at Trinity College via http://www.illinois-scholars.org/ or for the Trinity Posse Scholarship via http://www.possefoundation.org/about-posse/.
Private Scholarships:
Although the primary sources of grants and scholarships are the federal government, state governments, and the College, many local and private organizations offer merit and need-based scholarships to assist students with their college expenses. Students can explore these sources through their high school guidance office, local library, and the internet. Additional information regarding Private Scholarships can be found at the following website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
Employment Opportunity:
Financial aid packages may include the following employment opportunity:
| Federal Work-Study Program | Need-Based |
Federal Work-Study positions are not assigned. Typically students work 7 to 10 hours per week to earn their full award. Students earn between $15.00 and $16.25 per hour and receive biweekly paychecks for hours worked. Earnings are not directly applied to the student’s billing account.
Additional program information can be found at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/work-study. Students may apply for employment opportunities at https://trincoll.joinhandshake.com/login.
Cost of Attendance:
| Tuition | $ |
| Room | $ |
| Board (19 meal plan) | $ |
| General Fee | $ |
| Student Activity Fee | $ |
| Books | $ 1,000 (estimated) |
| Miscellaneous | $ 1,000 (estimated) |
| Travel | $ varies ($0 – $1,500) |
| Loan Fees | $ varies (based on loan amount and program type) |
| Total: | $ (plus travel & loan fees) |
Students attending foreign or domestic study away programs will have their cost of attendance and financial aid adjusted accordingly. Additional information regarding tuition charges, billing and fees can be found at the following website: http://www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/finaid/SA/Pages/default.aspx
Application Process:
Detailed information including how to apply, required application documents and important deadlines can be found at the following websites:
- For First-Year Prospective Students
- For Transfer Students
- For Current Students
How Eligibility is Determined:
Eligibility for federal student aid is based on financial need and several other factors. Congress created a federal needs analysis methodology known as FM which is used to calculate eligibility for federal student aid. Many state agencies also use FM to determine eligibility for need-based state grant eligibility. Students should contact their state’s department of education for additional information on state grant eligibility. More information regarding federal student aid eligibility can be found at the following website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility
Eligibility for need-based institutional aid is calculated using an institutional needs analysis methodology known as IM and is modified by College policy. Students can utilize Trinity’s Net Price Calculator to help estimate their family contribution and determine the amount of need-based aid for which they may be eligible. The calculator provides an estimate of eligibility only; the College’s Office of Financial Aid is the final authority on calculating need and determining aid eligibility. The Net Price Calculator can be found at the following website: https://trincoll.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Impact of conviction for possession or sale of illegal drugs on aid eligibility
A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for Federal Student Aid funds including grants, loans or work assistance. Convictions only count if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal aid.
For purposes of this section, a conviction that was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record does not count, nor is a determination or adjudication arising out of a juvenile proceeding. For purposes of this section, an illegal drug is a controlled substance as defined by section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801(6)), and does not include alcohol or tobacco.
The chart below illustrates the period of ineligibility for FSA funds, depending on whether the conviction was for sale or possession and whether the student had previous offenses. (A conviction for sale of drugs includes convictions for conspiring to sell drugs.)
| Possession of Illegal Drugs | Sale of Illegal Drugs | |
| First offense | 1 year from date of conviction | 2 years from date of conviction |
| Second offense | 2 years from date of conviction | Indefinite period |
| Three or more offenses | Indefinite period |
If a student is convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period.
A student regains eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends or when he or she successfully completes a qualified drug rehabilitation program or passes two unannounced drug tests given by such a program. Further drug convictions will make the student ineligible again.
Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it after successfully completing a rehabilitation program (as described below), passing two unannounced drug tests from such a program, or if a conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record so that fewer than two convictions for sale or three convictions for possession remain on the record.
It is the student’s responsibility to certify to Trinity College that he or she has successfully completed the rehabilitation program. A qualified drug rehabilitation program must include at least two unannounced drug tests and must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
- Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state or local government program.
- Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state-licensed insurance company.
- Be administered or recognized by a federal, state or local government agency or court.
- Be administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic or medical doctor.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Aid:
Students have the right to expect that 1) all financial aid records will be maintained in a confidential manner and 2) information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria and disbursement procedures will be provided upon request.
Students have the following responsibilities: 1) complete and submit all financial aid applications in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner; 2) provide the Office of Financial Aid with all requested documentation; 3) to read, understand, and retain copies of all forms that are distributed; 4) to apply or reapply for any federal and state grants for which they may be eligible; and 5) to report to the Office of Financial Aid all grants and scholarship awards received each year.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
Students are required to maintain good academic standing and meet satisfactory academic progress requirements according to College policy to remain eligible for federal and institutional financial aid. A written copy of the College’s SAP policy can be requested from the Office of Financial Aid or can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.trincoll.edu/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/12/Satisfactory-Academic-Progress-Policy-.pdf
The College’s Student Handbook listing good academic standing requirements can be accessed online at: http://www.trincoll.edu/Pages/CurrentStudents.aspx
Refunds and Return of Federal Title IV Funds:
All students who withdraw from the College prior to the last day of a term should contact the Office of Student Accounts and Loans to discuss the amount of the administrative charge that will be assessed and review the College’s Refund policy. Students receiving financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss the details of federal, state and institutional refund policies on their aid award. The College adheres to the federally mandated refund calculation for federal financial aid, and employs a separate institutional refund calculation for College funds. Details and copies of withdrawal examples are available in the Office of Financial Aid. Additional information regarding Trinity’s Refund policy can be found at the following website: http://www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/finaid/SA/policies/Pages/default.aspx
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding financial aid at the College, students and parents may visit the Office of Financial Aid or contact us by telephone or email.
| Mailing Address: | Campus Location: | Contact Information: |
| Trinity College
Office of Financial Aid 300 Summit Street Hartford, CT 06106 |
Borges Center,
2nd Floor |
Phone: (860) 297-2046
Fax: (860) 987-6296 Email: [email protected] |
| Financial Aid Staff | |
| Executive Director of Financial Equity, Aid, & Strategic Planning: | Ashley Dutton |
| Director of Financial Aid Systems and Data Analytics: | Kelly Jambo |
| Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid: | Liz Enos |
| Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid: | Tara Silva-Jackson |
| Financial Aid Counselor: | David Kittredge |
| Financial Aid Counselor: | Morgan Bayer Pohorylo |
| Financial Aid Counselor: | Vacant |
