Deadlines

Please keep in mind the following deadlines when applying for financial aid at Trinity. Make sure to monitor your Financial Aid Status online. Note: Late applicants will be awarded grants based on need and the availability of funds at the time of application.

Early Decision I


November 15
  • Complete CSS Profile and Noncustodial Profile application online.
December 1
  • Send parents', student's and noncustodial parent's federal 2011 tax returns  including all supplements and W-2 forms to the Financial Aid Office.
February 1
  • Complete FAFSA online.
March 1
  • Send parents',  student's and noncustodial parent's federal 2012 tax returns including all supplements and W-2 forms to IDOC.
  • Complete and send Trinity College Verification Worksheet to IDOC.


Early Decision II


January 1
  • Complete CSS Profile and Noncustodial Profile application online.                                                  
  • Send parents', student's and noncustodial parent's federal 2011 tax returns including all supplements and W-2 forms to the Financial Aid Office.
February 1
  • Complete FAFSA online.

March 1

  • Send parents', student's and noncustodial parent's federal 2012 tax returns including all supplements and W-2 forms to IDOC.
  • Complete and send Trinity College Verification Worksheet to IDOC.

Regular Decision


February 1
  • Complete CSS Profile and Noncustodial Profile application online.
  • Complete FAFSA online.

March 1

  • Send parents', student's and noncustodial parent's federal 2012 tax returns including all supplements and W-2 forms to IDOC.
  • Complete and send Trinity College Verification Worksheet to IDOC.

 Please do not send state tax returns to the Financial Aid Office or IDOC; only federal tax returns are required.