Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Note that Trinity scholarships and grants are only a partial view of your overall financial aid package. They are a starting point. There are a variety of other opportunities that every student should consider, including Federal or State funded financial aid.
To be eligible for federal financial assistance you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Trinity’s Federal School Code is: 012059.
Trinity Assistance and Federal Financial Aid may not always be quite enough to cover the costs of attending college. Additional funding may be found in the form of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Are you wondering how you'll pay for college next year?
Then fill out the FAFSA. The sooner you apply for the FAFSA, the faster you will know your eligibility for different financial aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, federal work study, etc. Plan ahead and pay less for your education!
Watch this video for important changes for 2024-2025 FAFSA.
Stafford Loans
Attention all Students: Stafford Loans will be processed through the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. All students using Stafford Loan funds must complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and complete a Master Promissory Note. The Entrance Counseling should take you around 20-30 minutes to complete. You must complete the entire counseling session, answer all the questions, click on the link at the end to view the Loan Borrower’s Rights and Responsibilities, and then click on submit. You will know that you have successfully completed the session when you see a page that says: “Congratulations! You have successfully completed Entrance Counseling for the Direct Loan Sub/Unsub/Perkins Loan Type.” You must sign in using your Social Security number and the PIN number you used for filling out your FAFSA. Once you are signed in, click the link in the middle section that says “Complete Entrance Counseling.”
After you complete the Entrance Counseling you will need to complete the Master Promissory Note. You will sign the note electronically using the same PIN number you used to sign your FAFSA. Again, you would sign in using your Social Security number, the first two digits of your last name, and the FAFSA PIN number. Once signed in you will see the link to “Complete Master Promissory Note.”
Parent PLUS Loans
The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible parents through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program.
A Direct PLUS Loan is commonly referred to as a parent PLUS loan when made to a parent borrower.
Parent PLUS Loans are available on the Direct Loan website.
VA Benefits
To apply for VA Benefits please follow this link: www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply
Alternative Educational Loan with FastChoice
Private Lending for Higher Education
Alternative Educational Loan with Sparrow
Helping Students and Families Navigate the World of Private Student Loans
Tuition & Fees
Traditional Undergraduate Estimated Cost for 2024-2025:
*Does not include enrollment deposit, books, athletic fees, music lessons, missions trips, medical insurance, travel incidentals, supplies, snacks, etc.
Your cost of attendance could be significantly lower based on Trinity’s generous financial assistance package. You may qualify for scholarships and grants.
If you’re attending school at least half time, the COA is the estimate of:
- books, course materials, supplies, and equipment
- cost of housing and food (or living expenses)
- transportation expenses
- loan fees (excluding any loan fees for non-federal student loans)
- miscellaneous expenses (including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer)
- allowance for childcare or other dependent care
- costs related to a disability
- costs of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential
- reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs
- Tuition: $16,870
- Fees: $2,830
- Room/Board: $9,620
- Transportation: $3,000
- Misc. Educational Expenses: $2,780
- Total: $35,100
- Tuition: $8,400
- Fees: $150
- Living Expenses $9,620
- Transportation: $3,000
- Misc. Educational Expenses: $5,830
- Total: $27,000
Scholarships
Trinity Bible College & Graduate School offers a variety of scholarships to full-time, traditional undergraduate students in an effort to provide a more affordable education.
To be eligible for any Trinity Bible College & Graduate School scholarship, all students must be admitted to Trinity as full-time students and must remain in good standing in academic, student account, and student conduct records. It is recommended that students file a FAFSA each year and submit all required documents. Any federal or state grants will be subtracted from the cost of tuition before Trinity scholarships are applied. All Trinity Scholarships are on tuition only.
All room, board, and fees will be covered by federal student loans, outside funding, or personal finances.
Scholarship awards vary. Most awards are renewable for up to eight semesters provided the student maintains the award criteria. In addition to generous institutional scholarships, students may also apply for a number of privately funded, designated scholarships administered by Trinity. All institutional aid is subject to funding availability.
To be eligible to receive Trinity scholarship awards, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed and sent to Trinity. Trinity’s Federal School Code is 012059.
New Students
Attention all Students: Stafford Loans will be processed through the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. All students using Stafford Loan funds must complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and complete a Master Promissory Note. The Entrance Counseling should take you around 20-30 minutes to complete. You must complete the entire counseling session, answer all the questions, click on the link at the end to view the Loan Borrower’s Rights and Responsibilities, and then click on submit. You will know that you have successfully completed the session when you see a page that says: “Congratulations! You have successfully completed Entrance Counseling for the Direct Loan Sub/Unsub/Perkins Loan Type.” You must sign in using your Social Security number and the PIN number you used for filling out your FAFSA. Once you are signed in, click the link in the middle section that says “Complete Entrance Counseling.”
After you complete the Entrance Counseling you will need to complete the Master Promissory Note. You will sign the note electronically using the same PIN number you used to sign your FAFSA. Again, you would sign in using your Social Security number, the first two digits of your last name, and the FAFSA PIN number. Once signed in you will see the link to “Complete Master Promissory Note.”
The Presidential Scholarships are 90%, 75%, and 60% tuition waivers. These three scholarships are awarded to three exceptional students displaying aptitude in academics, leadership, and Christian commitment.
To be eligible for any Trinity Bible College & Graduate School scholarship, all students must be admitted to Trinity as full-time students and must remain in good standing in academic, student account, and student conduct records. It is recommended that students file a FAFSA each year and submit all required documents. Any federal or state grants will be subtracted from the cost of tuition before Trinity scholarships will be applied. All Trinity Scholarships are on tuition only.
Winners receive the awarded percentage off of tuition for the eight semesters they attend Trinity Bible College as long as they meet the listed requirements. This scholarship cannot be stacked with other Trinity or institutional scholarships.
All room, board, and fees will be covered by federal student loans, outside funding, or personal finances.
New Student Scholarship Evaluation
Please list your involvement in extracurricular activities during your high school years and indicate your level of participation in each. Applications due July 1 (Fall Semester) and December 1 (Spring Semester).
AGWM Career Missionary Dependent
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School recognizes the value in investing in the lives of dependent missionary children. Click here for more information.
Applications due July 1 (Only Awarded Fall Semester)
To fill out the online application for all private donor scholarships click here.
The purpose of The Trinity Worship Music Scholarship is to invest in students who have a calling and aptitude for worship and music, whether that’s leading, singing, or playing an instrument.
This scholarship is competitive and based on a multi-stage interview and audition process. Applications are due May 1, 2024.
Applicants will submit an application which will include a ten minute video of him or her playing and/or singing worship music.
This scholarship is a Tier 2 Trinity Scholarship (Trinity Financial Aid policy). The award amount is $2500 a year for Worship Ministry Majors and $1250 for Worship Ministry Minors for 4 years. Please email admissions@
Students must continue in the worship ministry program with either a declared worship ministry major or minor. The scholarship amount for worship minors is half the total amount for worship majors. Students who change their major during the school year will have their scholarship amount prorated based on date of change.
Returning Students
Certain scholarships cannot be combined. Check with your Financial Aid office if you have any questions.
Returning Student Involvement Scholarship Application
Application due May 1
AGWM Career Missionary Dependent
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School recognizes the value in investing in the lives of dependent missionary children. Click here for more information.
Application due April 1 (Returning Students Only)
Outside Scholarships
- Your local banks
- Small Business
- Corporations
- Electric & Telephone Cooperatives
- Local churches
- Church district
- Assemblies of God Trust
- Your local high school
- Your town’s Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, etc.
- Memorial scholarships
- College Ave Resource
- State scholarships (Unigo)
- Online search engines (fastweb, Cappex, ScholarshipGuidance)
- Scholarship Apps for your mobile device (Scholly, Scholarships.com, etc.)
- Place of employment
- Parent’s place of employment
- Internet Provider
Check your Trinity student email for more scholarship opportunities!
Questions? Contact scholarships@trinitybiblecollege.edu or (701) 349-5416
Steps to Financial Aid
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here!
- First-Time Users: You will need to apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) user ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov. This user ID is used to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you are considered as a dependent of your parents, one of your parents (or both) will need to apply for an FSA user ID also. The Department of Education website will automatically guide users through the process. Please keep your FSA ID in a safe place for future use.
- School Code: When prompted, enter the school code for Trinity Bible College 012059.
- Tax Returns: On the 2025-26 FAFSA form, you (and your parents, if you are a dependent student) will report your 2023 income.
- If the option is available, select the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to accelerate the processing of your financial aid application.
- Processing Time: Once you have submitted your FAFSA, it can take 3-5 days to process and received by Trinity’s Financial Aid office. Once the F.A. Office receives it, you may be contacted for further information.
- Verification: The federal government may select you for verification. Please be sure to complete this verification as soon as possible to prevent any further delays in the awarding process.
On the Entrance Counseling confirmation page, email your confirmation to fastaff@trinitybiblecollege.edu
Instructions for Entrance Counseling
- Step 1: Go to studentaid.gov
- Step 2: Sign in. This is the same username and password you used on your FAFSA.
- Step 3: Click on “Counseling” and then choose “Entrance Counseling”
- Step 4: Read through the information and answer the questions.
- Step 5: Submit the counseling and enter the contact info requested.
- Step 6: On the Completed page, look for the button that says “Email” under the Summary Tools section.
- Step 7: Click on “Email” and enter fastaff@trinitybiblecollege.edu in the Alternate Email field.
- Step 8: Send the email. Now, continue to the Master Promissory Note!
Instructions for Master Promissory Note
- Step 1: After you are logged into studentaid.gov, click on “Master Promissory Note” on the left menu
- Step 2: Enter the information and click Submit
- Step 3: Log out of www.studentloans.gov
Notes
- This step is for subsidized and unsubsidized loans. If you are applying for grants only, it is not necessary to complete this step.
- Parent PLUS Loans: If you are considered as a dependent of your parents, your parents may authorize a credit check if they wish to apply for Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). If approved, they may complete the PLUS at studentaid.gov. If your parent’s credit is declined, the Financial Aid Office will determine your unsubsidized loans based on independent status.
Outside Scholarships
- North Dakota Youth Ministires Scholarships
- North Dakota State Scholarships & Grants
- At-Risk Student Scholarships
- Minority Student Scholarships
- African American Student Scholarships
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- Your local banks
- Small Business
- Corporations
- Local churches
- Church district
- Assemblies of God Trust
- Your local high school
- Your town’s Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, etc.
- Electric and Telephone Cooperatives
- Memorial scholarships
- State scholarships (Unigo)
- Online search engines (fastweb, Cappex, ScholarshipGuidance)
- Scholarship Apps for your mobile device (Scholly, Scholarships.com, etc.) African American Student Scholarships
Apply for military or survivor benefits here.
- High School Transcript – must have graduation date on it
- College Transcript(s) – official transcripts for every college you’ve attended, no exceptions
- Dual Enrolled College Classes Transcripts – MUST come from the college which you received the credits from
- AP College Level Tests – results must be sent to us directly
- CLEP Tests – results must be sent to us directly
Send official transcripts and test results to admissions@trinitybiblecollege.edu or mail to:
Trinity Bible College & Graduate School
Attn: Enrollment Office
50 6th Ave. S. #488
Ellendale, ND 58436
Accept, decline, or reduce the amount of financial aid by:
- Login to your Empower account through the InsideTrinity website.
- Click on the “Financials” tab and select “Accept/Decline Financial Aid.”
- Under “Not Yet Accepted or Declined” select the appropriate box (Accept or Decline) for each of the items offered.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Accept/Decline/Change Financial Aid” button.
Pay through Student Accounts – (701) 349-5757 or pay online.
Once on campus for school, students can explore work study job opportunities and apply for a work study job.
Attend the Federal Work Study Meeting & Job Fair held during Launch Week.
Questions?
If you have any questions about completing your financial aid application, please contact our Financial Aid Office for assistance: financialaid@trinitybiblecollege.edu or (701) 349-5416
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50 6th Ave S
Ellendale, ND 58435 - 701-349-5400
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