Awarding Process
Each year Trine University awards over $20 million of institutional funds in the form of scholarships and grants.
Awards are processed by the Office of Financial Aid in accordance with University policy and the regulations governing the various aid programs. The University policy is established at an institutional level, and the Office of Financial Aid is responsible for determining financial aid eligibility based on the results the Department of Education submits to Trine University after a FAFSA is processed. An award notification detailing the type and amount of each award is posted on line at MyTrineFA. Students are notified once the FAFSA is received.
Assistance awarded by Trine University may only be used for the costs of tuition, fees and room and board in University owned facilities during the academic year that it is issued.
Additional descriptions of aid programs and satisfactory academic progress standards are included in the Trine University Student Handbook and on the University website.
Main Campus Undergraduate Scholarships
Trine University offers an extensive list of awards for prospective students. If you need additional information about awards offered, please contact your Admission Counselor or call the Office of Admission at 260.665.4100.
*Please note, students enrolled in 3+3, 3+2, or some 3+1 programs are considered undergraduates in years one, two, and three. The fourth, fifth, and sixth year they are considered a graduate student. All institutional awards for undergraduate programs will not be available during years four, five, and six or when you are considered a graduate student.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are institutional awards available to full-time, main campus degree seeking students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Unless otherwise specified, academic awards are renewable for each year a recipient is enrolled (up to four years) while maintaining satisfactory academic progress. At the end of every semester hours earned (Pace) and cumulative GPA’s are checked to verify eligibility.
If a student moves off campus, his/her need based grant/scholarships might be adjusted. Other aid can be affected as well. Starting August 2009, students are required to live in campus housing throughout their college career.
Academic Scholarships
Scholarship grants to full-time, main campus degree seeking students are based on test scores, either SAT or ACT, and cumulative grade point averages (GPA). The ranges of awards are from $500 up to full tuition for the academic year. Awards are renewable each year that a recipient is enrolled at Trine University as a full-time student (up to four years) and maintains a satisfactory GPA. Additional details can be found on the Financial Aid website. Awards are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students, both commuters and residents.
Legacy Awards
Awards of $2,000 per year are available for full-time, main campus students who are children, grandchildren or siblings of Trine University alumni. This award may be placed on top of no more than two additional scholarships and cannot exceed tuition.
Need-Based Assistance
Need-based assistance is available to qualified main campus students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Trine University priority filing deadline of March 1. State of Indiana information is taken from the FAFSA— no separate form is required.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grants - $605 to $5645
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) - $200 to $4000
(Amounts vary depending upon federal funding.)
Note: The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds you may receive over your lifetime is limited by a new federal law to be the equivalent of six years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding you can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.
State Grants
Freedom of Choice (FOC) - $200-$7410
Twenty-First Century Scholarship - Up to $7528
Note: Students first entering college in the 2013-2014 academic year will be required to meet certain completion requirements to renew state financial aid awards in 2014-2015. Students receiving the Higher Education Award, the Freedom of Choice Award, or the 21st Century Scholars Award must complete at least 30 credit hours during their first year of college to remain eligible for the maximum financial aid award. A student who completes at least 24 credit hours during his first year will remain eligible for financial aid, but will receive an amount that is less than a student who completes 30 credit hours. More information about these requirements is available at www.in.gov/ssaci.
Institutional
Additional awards may be available to a student with extreme economic need, after his/her FAFSA has been received by the March 1 priority deadline. Eligibility requirements and responsibilities for need-based assistance are as follows:
- Student must be a U.S. citizen or an “eligible non-citizen.”
- Student must be accepted for admission to Trine University.
- Student must complete and submit the FAFSA by March 1.
- Student must submit documentation to complete his/her financial aid file by May 1.
- Student must be accepted as a regular student in an eligible program that leads to a degree or certificate.
- Student must be enrolled in the minimum number of credit hours needed to fulfill specific program requirements.
- Student must not be in default on any Title IV loan (Perkins, NDSL, Federal Stafford, GSL, and FSL) or owe a repayment on any Title IV grant (Federal Pell Grant or FSEOG) received for attendance at any institution.
- Student must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, if required by law.