TRINITY LAW SCHOOL
Federal financial aid is available for all Trinity students through the Direct Unsubsidized Loan ($20,500/year, 7.05%) and the Direct PLUS Loan for Graduates (amount varies, 8.05%). The average financial aid package is $28,500 per year and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and some living expenses. Contact the admissions office for more information about financial aid and the application process.
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the regular JD program are automatically considered for merit and non-merit based scholarships based on the information provided throughout the admissions process. Most scholarships are renewable as long as specific academic requirements are maintained each semester. Contact Admissions at 714-796-7100 to learn more about specific scholarship requirements.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit scholarships are based primarily on your LSAT score (145+) and academic background.
Awards vary from $2,000 to full-tuition with the possibility of stipend.
NON-MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the regular JD program are automatically considered for scholarships based on the information provided throughout the admissions process. Non-merit scholarships are offered for those who have graduated from a Christian college (institution must be a member of NACCAP to qualify), are members of an EFCA church, who are coming to law school with only an AA/AS degree, or who have a history of public service.
Christian College
50% Tuition Costs
Church Match
Up to $2,000/year
Public Service
$500 Annual Grant
EV Free Church
50% Tuition Costs
Community College
$2,500 Annual Grant
John Warwick Montgomery
$1,500/year
The Mephibosheth Scholarship provides special assistance for individuals who have a physical or sensory impairment that is likely to continue indefinitely.
If your church donates funds towards your education, Trinity will match the donations each academic year through the Church Match Scholarship.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit scholarships are based primarily on your academic background.
Scholarships cannot be combined. Students will be awarded the highest scholarship for which they qualify.
Creditworthy JD students or those with a creditworthy cosigner may be eligible for bar study loans, which are private educational loans that can be used to cover the costs associated with bar preparation courses and bar exam expenses. Different lenders have varying requirements, interest rates, and borrowing limits. Generally, the maximum loan is $15,000.
Bar study loans should be researched, applied for, and procured entirely by the student; they are NOT considered part of your financial aid package. This means the loans will be sent via paper check to the borrower directly, not through Trinity.
The following links will take you to common bar loan lender websites:
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