Admitted Student Checklist

Check out your scholarship options! Trinity awards academic scholarships based on your grades, school involvement, major, and more.

Please visit the link to Trinity’s Scholarship Universe Public Page to explore, review, and apply for our endowed and funded scholarship opportunities. Global external scholarships can also be explored within Scholarship Universe.

US Citizens and Permanent Residents: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based aid. Have the FAFSA information sent to Trinity Christian College by entering Trinity’s FAFSA code: 001771.

To secure your financial aid, submit the Reply to Offer of Admission form through your application status page. After indicating that you intend to enroll at Trinity, we recommend submitting your $150 Enrollment Deposit by May 1, also available through your status page.  Please note that the enrollment deposit is refundable until May 1.

Through your application status page, complete the Housing Information Form to indicate whether you intend to live on campus. Students who plan to live on campus will complete an interest profile to help us match you with a roommate. Priority housing placement will be given to those who submit their housing form by May 1. All students are expected to reside on campus unless they are age 22 or will be living at home.

First Time Freshmen: The best time to register for classes is at Blueprints (June 21-22). Sign up for Blueprints here. If you’re unable to make this event, additional registration dates will be available throughout the summer. Sign up for a Registration Day here.

Transfer Students: Register for classes during one of our registration dates this summer.  Sign up for a Registration Day here.

Your Trinity Student Portal is where you will view your financial aid, housing assignment, class schedule, required books, and other important information as it becomes available. Your Student ID and temporary password will be emailed to you prior to registering for classes.

Blueprints is our first year and transfer orientation and registration program. New students will meet with academic advisers, register for Fall courses, meet future roommates, and get to know their new home. Blueprints for first time freshman and transfer students will be held June 21-22. Sign up here.

Submit final transcripts to the admissions office by July 1.

1. Incoming freshmen must submit final high school transcripts showing their graduation date.
2. Transfer Students should submit grades from their most recent semester.

Submit the immunization form to Student Life by the first day of classes.
Submit COVID-19 Vaccine Records.

In the Student Portal, complete Student Life Forms in the “My Student Life” section.

1. These forms will become available in your Student Portal as of August 1 and must be completed before your move-in day.
2. Accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement. This agreement must be signed before classes begin.

For information on how to fill out the Student Life forms, click here.

Student Athletes only: Click here for instructions on submitting mandatory medical forms and here to register for NAIA eligibility.

What is the net amount you’ll owe Trinity, after your scholarships and grants? What is the best way to pay for that? The Plan for Payment Worksheet found here will help you answer these questions. When you receive your first billing statement in mid-July, you will be prepared with a plan.

If Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Student loans are part of your plan for payment, complete the required steps below:

1. In your Student Portal, accept or decline your federal loan eligibility in the “My Financial Aid” section. (Make sure the term is set to FA 24). If you wish to borrow less than the maximum amount available, contact the Financial Aid Office.
2. If you are accepting Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized loans, go to www.studentloans.gov and click “Log In” (same as your FAFSA login). Select “Complete Loan Counseling” and then “Entrance Counseling.” Click the start button located on the right to begin, and follow the on-screen directions.
3. In your www.studentloans.gov account, click on “Complete Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note).” Then select “Subsidized/Unsubsidized” and click start to follow the on-screen directions.

If you plan to borrow any of the following types of loans, you must complete the steps indicated below:

• Federal Parent PLUS Loan: Parents (not students) must log in at www.studentloans.gov to complete an application. Once logged in, click “Apply for a Direct PLUS Loan” and then start the Direct Plus Loan Application for Parents.

Private Student Loans: Application is made with your lender (Trinity works with all lenders). To access a list of suggested lenders, click here.

All students are welcome to park their vehicle on campus. Each vehicle must first be registered with Campus Safety and Security. A parking permit will be issued and the $100 charge added to the student tuition account. Students can register a vehicle online via their Student Portal. Vehicle permits can be picked up by students in the Financial Services Building.

The Student Life Offices will send move-in and orientation details in the summer. Head to trnty.edu/moveinday for more information.

We are so excited to have you as a part of the Trinity community! Want to know more about what to expect for Student Life on campus? Click here to learn more about the residence halls, clubs, organizations, and campus life in general.