Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

It is never too early to start looking for financial aid. High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to research possible outside sources of financial aid; attend college fairs and financial aid information sessions in your community; ask questions and learn all you can about the financial aid process.   

Below are the steps that you should follow to complete the application process for financial aid at Trinity International University for the 2008-2009 school year.  A financial aid offer will be made once a student is accepted.

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Complete the application as soon as possible after January 1. 
   
   Trinity International University school code: 001772
2. Review and Return your Award Letter.  You may accept or reject any portion of the financial aid offer by circling (A) for accept or (R) for reject.  Please return your award letter stating your intention to our office within 30 days of receipt. 
   
   Current students will receive notice from the Financial Aid Office through Group Wise email when their award is ready to be viewed on TIU Access.
3. Complete a Stafford Master Promissory Note.  If this is the first time you are requesting a Stafford Loan while at Trinity, you will need to complete a Master Promissory Note.  Please select the Preferred Lender link below to sign your Master Promissory Note online with one of our preferred lenders or visit the website of the lender of your choice.
   
   Preferred Lenders
4. Complete Stafford/Perkins Loan Entrance Counseling.  Before a Stafford or Perkins loan can be applied to your student account federal regulations require that you complete entrance counseling.  Entrance Counseling provides information about how to manage your student loans both during and after college.  Please click on one of the following link to complete entrance counseling: 
   
   Stafford Entrance Counseling
   Perkins Entrance Counseling
   Stafford and Perkins Combined Entrance Counseling

Meet the Deadlines!

• January 1: Earliest date to submit the FAFSA
• No later than April 1: Submit the FAFSA to receive priority consideration for Trinity financial aid  
• No later than August 15: To be eligible to receive MAP Grant for continuing students
• No later than September 30: To be eligible to receive MAP Grant for first-time student applicants