by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
What financial aid options does Trinity College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$17,593.00 is the typical Trinity Washington University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 100% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Trinity Washington University.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Trinity Washington University.
100% of incoming freshmen (233 total) were given scholarships at Trinity Washington University, averaging $12,822.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 68% of first-year students (158 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,501.00 per person.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 40.17% | $19,808.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.10% | $19,704.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.10% | $18,379.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.70% | $15,991.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.99% | $10,571.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 234 undergraduate students at Trinity Washington University around 100% (234 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $17,593.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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