TUITION & AID
WHAT WILL IT COST?
TEDS offers a world-class seminary education with a variety of degree options meant to prepare you for carrying out God’s redemptive work in the world. Knowing what your degree will cost and prayerfully building a plan is usually the first step. Below you will find a breakdown of the tuition and costs for TEDS students. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call 800.345.8337. Please note the university catalog is the current location for any final costs.
| MASTER’S DIRECT COSTS | PER HOUR |
| Tuition | $745 |
| COMPREHENSIVE FEE | PER SEMESTER |
| Full-time | $260 |
| Part-time | $130 |
NEW! TEDS provides rent-free housing for eligible MDiv students during their first year.
| DOCTORAL DIRECT COSTS | PER HOUR |
| DMin Tuition | $640 |
| PhD Tuition | $870 |
| AUDIT FEES | PER HOUR |
| Master’s Course | $85 |
| DMin Course | $325 |
| PhD – all programs | $195 |
Vehicle Registration: No vehicle registration fee, but students still need to register their vehicles.
A $50 New Student Fee will be assessed to your first-semester student account to cover the costs of the orientation program, as well as additional programming throughout the year, focused on easing the transition to the Trinity community.
For us to determine your financial need, we are allowed to include the following expenses in your cost of attendance. These expenses are not charged to your Trinity student account; however, they are expenses you should consider. For more details, see Housing Costs and Dining Costs below.
| COSTS | PER SEMESTER |
| Living Expenses | $5,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Transportation | $770 |
| Personal Expenses | $800 |
While the indirect costs above are those we are allowed to use for determining financial need, the estimated expenses for any individual student will vary based on a number of factors.
Traditional on-campus students will have the option to choose between an apartment or dorm-style living. Apartment prices below begin June 1st, 2021.
TIU APARTMENTS
| APARTMENTS | PER MONTH |
| North-South Apartments – middle unit | $955 |
| North-South Apartments – end unit | $955 |
| Ludwigson Apartments – two bedroom | $1,225 |
| Ludwigson Apartments – three bedroom | $1,395 |
| Trinity Hall – efficiency | $815 |
| D-E-F Apartments – two bedroom | $1,150 |
| A-B-C – one bedroom | $975 |
| Gunderson Apartments – efficiency | $735 |
| Gunderson Apartments – two bedroom | $1,055 |
TEDS/TGS RESIDENCE HALLS
Dorm-style living is available in graduate student dorms as well.
| RESIDENCE HALL | PER SEMESTER |
| Carlson Hall – single room w/triad suite | Contact Housing Office – [email protected] |
| Owens Hall | $2,400 – $3,185 |
NEW! TEDS provides rent-free housing for eligible MDiv students in Carlson Hall during their first year.
| MEAL PLAN |
PLAN INFORMATION |
PRICE PER SEMESTER | ||
| 300 Plan |
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$2,950 | ||
| 240 Plan |
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$2,620 | ||
| 210 Plan |
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$2,360 | ||
| 140 Plan |
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$1,705 | ||
| Commuter /Block 10 |
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$115 | ||
| Munch Money is a Dining Services credit that is added to your ID card with the purchase of an eligible meal plan and can be used at either Fresh Cafe or the Library Public Domain Cafe. | ||||
AFFORDING TEDS
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School knows how important your educational goals are to fulfilling God’s call on your life. Being able to afford seminary is an essential step on the road to getting there. That’s why we strive to offer a generous scholarship and financial aid program. We want you to experience all of the excellence in evangelical scholarship that TEDS has to offer and begin applying your knowledge to ministry.
The admissions team would love to help you receive the best financial aid award. Please contact the admissions team at [email protected], 800.345.8337, or by reaching out to your admissions counselor directly, if you’ve already been in contact with one.
These are some of our smaller awards, rebates, grants and aid options.
Loans are financial aid that must be paid back within a certain amount of time after a student graduates or falls below half-time enrollment. We participate in several federal loan programs.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
The Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan is a low-interest loan that students take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 6.59%. This program allows students to borrow loan funds directly from the Federal Government, including both Direct Loans and Direct Graduate PLUS loans. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or if the student drops below half time. The Federal Government requires all new, first-time loan borrowers to complete Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online.
APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOAN
The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan is a low-interest loan that graduate students can take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 7.6%. Repayment begins within sixty days after the loan is disbursed or may be deferred until six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time status.
APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOAN
PRIVATE LOANS
This is a variable rate loan that students take out on their own behalf. This loan requires a credit check and generally, a cosigner. Interest rates vary depending on the lender. Please note that an alternative loan should be considered a loan of last resort. You may qualify for Title IV loans (Perkins loans, William D. Ford Direct or Direct Plus) and should first explore these options before seeking an alternative/private education loan. Private loans should be considered a last resort.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- FAFSA on the web – Start here with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students needing Federal financial aid must submit the FAFSA.
- Federal Student Loans – The Direct Loans site provides information for students about the federal Direct Loan program. If you have questions about federal student loans, this is the best place to start.
- Military Benefits – This information serves as an overview of the types of military benefits veterans are able to utilize at Trinity International University. For more information about these programs or about the certification process, please contact Trinity’s VA Certifying Official at 847.317.8060 or [email protected].
- National Student Loan Data System – The NSLDS is the Department of Education’s central student aid database. The site provides student loan exit counseling, an integrated view of all of your Title IV loans, and a great overview of federal financial aid.
- Important Consumer Information – In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, we have provided this information to help you make an informed financial decision.
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
- FastWEB: Set up a personalized profile that will match your specific skills, abilities, and interests to fastWEB’s database of more than 400,000 scholarships.
- College Board FundFinder: Locate scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs from noncollege sources that match your education level, talents, and background. Complete the profile form and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from a database of more than 2,000 undergraduate scholarships, internships, and loan programs.
- U.S. News: Utilize this personalized search tool to find scholarships that match your specific background with your best scholarship options.
By being employed on campus through the Federal Work-Study Program, students can make up to $2,000+ per year. It is important for students to realize that a Federal Work-Study (FWS) award, if included in your financial aid award letter, is significantly different from other award items in two ways:
Unlike grants, scholarships, and loans, FWS is not a guaranteed amount, since it is the student’s responsibility to find a FWS job on campus.
Unlike grants, scholarships, and loans, there is no automatic posting of dollars to the student account. This occurs only if the student takes the initiative to deposit the biweekly paycheck into his or her own account.
When planning how the FWS award may affect your annual costs, you must project the actual amount you expect to earn. In many cases, the actual amount may be less than the total allowed by your Financial Aid award.
Do you have questions about applying for GI Bill® benefits or transferring your military credits? The information below will answer some of your biggest questions.
GETTING STARTED: 3 INITIAL STEPS
- Apply to Trinity. In addition to filling out the application, provide your transcripts and test scores as needed, and your Joint Services Transcript (JST) for credits you might have earned while in the service.
- Get your GI Bill® Benefits.
- Talk to Trinity’s VA Certifying Official, at [email protected] or 847.317.8080.
MILITARY FAQS
CAN I GET CREDIT FOR MY MILITARY EXPERIENCE OR MILITARY COURSES?
To determine which credits transfer, have your official Joint Services Transcript (JST) sent directly to Trinity.
CAN I USE MILITARY BENEFITS AS A NON-DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENT?
You must be a degree-seeking student to receive military benefits at TIU.
WHAT CHAPTERS ARE CERTIFIED THROUGH TRINITY?
Chapter 33- Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Most Common)
Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty)
Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Assistance
Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserves
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship)
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
Tuition Assistance Benefits
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MILITARY BENEFITS I’M ELIGIBLE FOR?
Certificate of Eligibility letters are issued to students directly from the VA.
Military Tuition Assistance program applications can be found here:
CONTACT
VA Certifying Official at Trinity International University, [email protected], 847.317.8080
Department of Veteran’s Affairs: 888.442.4551, call between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Central Time M-F; Overseas Number: 001.918.781.5678
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Below are the steps that you should follow to complete the application process for financial aid at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as the necessary forms you may require.
- FILL OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. All applications for admission to Trinity International University are considered without regard to a student’s financial need.
- COMPLETE A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA), if you are interested in student loans or on-campus employment. Only students who are United States citizens or eligible non-citizens can complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA should be completed online at http://www.fafsa.gov/ and is submitted electronically. Trinity’s school code is 001772. You should submit your application as early as possible.
- REVIEW AND RETURN YOUR REWARD LETTER. Upon review of your financial aid application and FAFSA results, we will send you an award letter. Be sure to return the signed award letter within 30 days of receipt. If you are awarded Federal Direct Loans, and are a first-time borrower at Trinity, you must complete a Master Promissory Note and online entrance counseling at https://studentloans.gov.
NOTE: A financial aid package will not be awarded until acceptance is finalized. However, students should not wait for acceptance before applying for financial aid. While there is not a specific deadline for financial aid, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Financial aid will not be awarded after the start of classes.
NEW! TEDS provides rent-free housing for eligible MDiv students during their first year.
We have compiled all of the forms you will need for the financial aid process here. If you need help finding the right form, please contact us and we will be happy to help guide you.
- Scholarship Application (Incoming Students I Returning Students | Summer Student)
- Church Match Grant Application
- Church Partnership Application
- Church Partnership Application Renewal
TUITION REBATE FORMS
- Audit Hour Spouse Rebate
- Campus Crusade for Christ Rebate
- Campus Minister’s Rebate (Summer)
- Credit Hour Spouse Rebate
- EFCA ReachGlobal Rebate
- InterVarsity Rebate
- Young Life Rebate
OTHER FINANCIAL LINKS
- Additional forms may be required before you can be awarded Federal Student Aid, about which you will be notified via email and/or myTIU
- Online Bill Payment
- Alternative Payment Plans
Financial Aid Forms & Links
If the following items are needed to complete your financial aid award, you will be notified through email and/or on the myTIU Financial Aid dashboard. Please hand-sign all verification documents where needed. If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid at [email protected] or phone at 847.317.8060.
Dependent Verification Forms – 2019-2020 Forms
