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Do I have to attend full time?<\/h2>\n

IDP students attend Trinity on a part-time basis, typically taking two classes per semester. Requests to convert to full-time study must be approved by your advisor. You may also change the number of classes you take each semester as your needs change.<\/p>\n

Is\u00a0there financial aid available?<\/h2>\n

Trinity College is committed to making degree completion as affordable as possible for all IDP students.\u00a0\u00a0IDP tuition is charged by the course rather than by the semester. This makes tuition more affordable whether or not you qualify for\u00a0\u00a0financial aid. And, many of our adult students are surprised to learn that they are eligible for need-based financial aid at Trinity. We offer need-based financial aid for\u00a0 part-time study, for both the fall and spring semesters. Need-based aid is available during the summer on a funds-available basis.<\/p>\n

A standard financial aid package includes a combination of federal and Trinity grants (do not have to be repaid), loans, and federal work-study. Special financial support is provided for Phi Theta Kappa Scholars, veterans, and those eligible for Waivers. Read more about financial aid for IDP student<\/a>s\u200b<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u200bCan I transfer credits?<\/h2>\n

Trinity IDP accepts up to\u00a018 courses in transfer from accredited two- and four-year colleges.<\/p>\n

What majors can I take?<\/h2>\n

Trinity College offers 41\u00a0undergraduate\u00a0majors<\/a>\u00a0all of which are available to IDP students. In addition, students may self-design an interdisciplinary major.<\/p>\n

I went to school many years ago.\u00a0Do my credits expire?<\/h2>\n

Trinity\u2019s IDP evaluates each applicant\u2019s transcript individually and accepts credits without regard to date earned.<\/p>\n

Do I have to take or re-take SATs?<\/h2>\n

SAT and ACT scores are not required for application or admission to Trinity IDP.<\/p>\n

D\u200bo I need a specific GPA to apply or be accepted at a Trinity IDP student?<\/h2>\n

Our admissions process is designed to consider each candidate’s full range of academic accomplishments.\u00a0While a specific GPA is not required,\u00a03.0 or above is highly favorable.<\/p>\n

\u200bWhat\u2019s the first step in applying to Trinity\u2019s IDP?<\/h2>\n

Begin by reviewing the IDP application details<\/a>, then contact Rennata Tropeano at 860-297-2190 or rennata.tropeano@trincoll.edu<\/a>\u00a0for answers to your questions about Trinity’s Individualized Degree Program.<\/p>\n

What are the application deadlines?<\/h2>\n
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The application process must be completed by November 1 for\u00a0 spring enrollment, and April 1 for fall enrollment. Admissions decision notifications will be sent out on a rolling basis by mid-May for spring enrollment and mid-December for fall enrollment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The same deadline applies to financial aid applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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