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Financial Aid & Scholarships

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FINANCIAL AID

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

JD PROGRAM

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.*

*These scholarships are for new students and students transferring in good standing. Dismissed students do not qualify. The decision of which scholarship given is ultimately determined by LSAT percentile, NOT score.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit scholarships are based primarily on your LSAT score (146+) and academic background.
Awards vary from $2,000 to full-tuition with the possibility of stipend.

Dean's Full Tuition + Stipend
0%
  • 100% Tuition Scholarship ($32,250 value)
    +$500-$1500 monthly stipend
  • LSAT in the 60th Percentile or Higher (approx. 156-180)
  • Enrolled in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year) and maintain a cumulative GPA of A- (3.5). Cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

  • Scholarship is reviewed for GPA requirement every semester.

Dean's Full Tuition
0%
  • 100% Tuition Scholarship ($32,250 value)
  • LSAT score in 50th percentile or higher (approx. 153-155)
  • Must be enrolled in 12 or more units per semester (30 units
    per year) and maintain a cumulative GPA of B+ (3.3).
    Cannot be combined with any other scholarship.
  • Scholarship is reviewed for GPA requirement every semester.
Dean's
50%-75%
  • 50-75% Tuition Scholarship ($16,125 – $24,187 value)
  • LSAT score in 40th percentile or higher (approx. 151-152)
  • Must be enrolled in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year) and maintain a cumulative GPA of B+ (3.3). Cannot be combined with any other scholarship.
  • Scholarship is reviewed for GPA requirement every semester.
Justice
0%
  • Scholarship of $5,000–$7,500
  • Must have LSAT score in 33rd percentile or higher (approx. 149-150)
  • Must be enrolled in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year) and maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0). Cannot be combined with any other scholarship.
  • Scholarship is reviewed for GPA requirement every semester.
Legal Studies
0%
  • Scholarship of $2,000-$5,000
  • Must have an LSAT score in 26th percentile or higher (approx. 146-148)
  • Must be enrolled in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year) and maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0).
  • Scholarship is reviewed for GPA requirement every semester.

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
  • Meet the LSAT requirements for admission into Trinity Law School’s regular program.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0), and enroll in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year). May be combined with other non-merit-based scholarships, except EV Free.

Public Service

  • $500 maximum annually
  • Meet the LSAT requirements for admission into Trinity Law School’s regular program.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0), and enroll in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year). May be combined with other non-merit-based scholarships.

EV Free Church

  • 50% Tuition Scholarship ($16,125 value)
  • Meet the LSAT requirements for admission into Trinity Law School’s regular program.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0), and enroll in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year). May be combined with other non-merit-based scholarships, except Christian College.

Community College Grant

  • $2,500
  • Apply and enroll in Trinity Law School’s regular program with only an Associates Degree.
  • Offered during your first year.

Founder’s

  • $1,500 maximum annually
  • Meet the LSAT requirements for admission into Trinity Law School’s regular program.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0), and enroll in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per semester). May be
    combined with other non-merit-based scholarships.

Church Match

  • Trinity Law School will match up to $1,000 annually for contributions given by any church; up to $2,000 for contributions given by the Evangelical Free Churches, and up to $2,000 for Trinity alumni per academic year. Offered during your first year.
  • Meet the LSAT requirements for admission into Trinity Law School’s regular program, and have a completed application from your church pastor validating source of funds.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of B (3.0), and enroll in 12 or more units per semester (30 units per year) for Trinity Law School to match donated amounts. Not valid for summer semester. May be combined with other non-merit-based scholarships.

Mephibosheth

The Mephibosheth Endowed Scholarship Program is provided by the late Peter DeKorte of Hawthorne, New Jersey. Mr. DeKorte, a successful businessman who had a disability, established this scholarship fund for Trinity Law School out of gratitude to the Lord for all He had done for him. Recipients of this scholarship must have a physical or sensory impairment that is likely to continue indefinitely. Recipients may be eligible for renewal each year if they maintain specific academic requirements. Preference will be given to those who have an impairment that makes employment during the academic year less likely.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships 2025-26

BAR STUDY LOANS

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:

SCHOLARSHIPS

MLS PROGRAM

Master of Legal Studies students who demonstrate a deep understanding of the advantages that an MLS can provide in their respective fields are automatically considered for scholarships ranging from 20%-50% of tuition (up to $4,500-$11,250) over the course of the entire degree program. Scholarships are renewable as long as specific academic criteria are met each semester. Please contact the MLS admissions office at 800-922-4748 to learn more.

For a limited time, all new students who enroll in the MLS program will receive a

50% MLS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

This cannot be combined with any other scholarship listed below.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit scholarships are based primarily on your academic background.

President's
Scholarship
0%
  • 3.5+ Undergrad GPA Requirement
Dean's
Scholarship
0%
  • 3.0 – 3.49 Undergrad GPA Requirement
Legal Studies
Scholarship
0%
  • 2.5 – 2.9 Undergrad GPA Requirement
TLS Grads
0%
Non-TLS Grads
0%

Scholarships cannot be combined. Students will be awarded the highest scholarship for which they qualify.

ARE YOU A U.S. VETERAN?

Trinity Law School accepts Veteran benefits for MLS students.
(Please note that, currently, TLS cannot accept Veteran benefits for the JD program.)
 
The following three TLS-approved chapters include:
  1. Chapter 31: VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment/Vocational Rehab
  2. Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill
  3. Chapter 35: Survivors and Dependants
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