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The Director of College Counseling is available to help students identify sources of aid and provide any school-related documents needed (i.e., transcript, letter of recommendation, etc). It is the responsibility of the family to manage application materials and deadlines related to scholarships. This is a great area where parent(s)/guardian(s) can assist their student.
Even if a school is test-optional in admissions, the financial aid office may consider test scores in evaluating scholarship candidates so please be sure to check scholarship eligibility. Your family may qualify for a SAT Fee Waiver, ACT Fee Waiver, and/or College Application Fee Waiver.
Financial Aid Basics: Trinity Presentation and Links
Financial Aid Basics: Trinity Presentation and Links
Budgeting worksheet for college students
2024 College Financial Aid presentation
How to apply for financial aid and calculate the expected family contribution
The difference between need-based and merit-based aid
A discussion on how scholarships, loans, and 529 College Savings Plans are treated within the financial aid process
Changes coming with the FAFSA application were also shared as their expected impacts to financial aid eligibility
Questions students should ask before applying for admission
Identifying and Applying for Sources of Financial Aid
Identifying and Applying for Sources of Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted in the senior year (as soon as it opens as need is dispersed on a first-come first-served basis) for families applying for need-based aid. Even if your family doesn't qualify for need-based aid, some merit scholarships look at the FAFSA as well.
The College Scholarship Service (CSS Profile) online application is required by some colleges for admissions applications.
The College Board has a scholarship search, Net Price Calculator, and loan information online tools.
FinAid is a good website for information about types of financial aid and applying for financial aid. StudentAid.gov also has information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
The College Affordability Guide provides clear information and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree and offers a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable.
As you're learning more about colleges where you might attend, be sure to visit their Financial Aid webpage or talk with a tour guide or admissions rep about the aid that's typically offered to students. The individual school pages on SCOIR will also rate the school on distributed need and merit awards. Some schools will allow families to appeal the award to solicit more financial aid.
Merit-Based Scholarship Programs
Merit-Based Scholarship Programs
There are many amazing merit scholarship programs across the United States open to seniors applying to college.
These opportunities often cover a full ride of tuition, room, board, books, etc. but also provide connections and funding for summer experiences, internships, study abroad opportunities, conferences, and more. They often have strong alumni networks and have special events for the scholar cohorts or have a separate physical space on campus to provide a smaller community for students.
Generally, merit-based scholarship programs fall into these categories:
National programs with outside applications where, if awarded, the funds can be applied to most colleges and universities across the country
Programs tied to a specific College or University without an additional application. A student may be automatically considered with their application for admission to the school or more specifically the honors program/college within the school. More information about this category can typically be found on the financial aid website of the school you're applying to.
Programs tied to a specific College or University with an additional application process which may include essays, recommendation letters, and/or interviews. Many have open applications where a student can apply on their own and a few have a process where to be eligible to apply, the student has to be nominated by his or her high school.
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Additionally, Juniors can be nominated by Trinity for the North Carolina Governor's School gifted and talented in English, World Languages, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Dance, and Theater. If you’re interested in a Governor’s School nomination, please contact the Director of College Counseling.
Additional Scholarship Resources
Additional Scholarship Resources
Scholarships for Students who Identify as a Minority or from an Underrepresented Background
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/
https://study.com/resources/minority-scholarships-for-college-students
Scholarships for Students who Identify as Latino or Hispanic
BECAS Universitarias Para Estudiantes Hispanos Y Latinos
Scholarships for Undocumented Students and/or Students with Undocumented Parents
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