• Scholarship up to 50% Per Year

  Carl F. H. Henry Scholarship This scholarship is available to students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. Learn More

• Rebate up to 50%

  Credit Hour Spouse Rebate The spouse of a master’s student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the first student is enrolled full-time. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  CRU Rebate Full or part-time staff members of CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Rebate Full- or part-time staff members of InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  Young Life Rebate Full or part-time staff members of Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Scholarship 35% Per Year

  EFCA Church Planting Scholarship The Trinity EFCA District Church Planting Scholarship Program provides each District Superintendent within the EFCA with a minimum of one prospective Church Planting Scholarship Program nomination per year. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 35% Per Year

  Ruud Scholarship These awards are based on academic merit and strategic leadership potential in the evangelical community. They are renewable for up to 3 years and cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 17% Per Year

  Dean’s Scholarship This award is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). Learn More

• Scholarship up to 17% Per Year

  Helga Henry Scholarship This award will be granted to outstanding women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential. Learn More

• Grant up to 14%

  Church Match Grant This award is granted to students whose church donates funds towards their Trinity education. Trinity will match donations each academic year. Learn More

• Grant up to 14%

  Church Partnership Grant This award is given to new students who currently attend a church that gives a minimum financial gift to TIU each year. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 14% Per Year

  Global Impact Scholarship This scholarship is available to international master’s-level students who have demonstrated a commitment to serve in crucial locations, organizations, or roles that will impact the global church. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 14% Per Year

  Leadership Scholarship These scholarships will be awarded to students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience. Learn More

• Grant up to 14% Per Year

  Waybright International Student Grant This award is available for returning international students within an eligible program, full-time or half-time. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 14% Per Year

  Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community. Learn More

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  Diversity Grant

  Amount Per Year	Up to $1000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This grant celebrates ethnic diversity at Trinity by awarding up $1,000 to students of underrepresented racial and ethnic minority populations enrolled in any master’s degree program. Student must be a U.S. citizen.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Carl F. H. Henry Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$7500
  Number Awarded	15
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

  Eligibility Criteria	The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan is a low-interest loan that graduate students can take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 7.21%. Repayment begins within sixty days after the loan is disbursed or may be deferred until six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time status.

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  Evangelical Free Church Grant

  Amount Per Year	Up to $1000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Trinity highly values the partnerships we share with the Evangelical Free Church of America. This grant is awarded up $1,000 to students who are members and regular attendees of an Evangelical Free Church.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Federal Direct Loan

  Eligibility Criteria

  The Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan is a low-interest loan that students take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 6.21%. This program allows students to borrow loan funds directly from the Federal Government, including both Direct Loans and Direct Graduate PLUS loans. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or if the student drops below half time. The Federal Government requires all new, first-time loan borrowers to complete Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online.

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  Credit Hour Spouse Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	unlimited
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	The spouse of a master’s student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the first student is enrolled full-time. Students already receiving tuition rebates or grants from the institution are ineligible.
  How to Apply	Complete the Credit Hour Spouse Rebate Form.
  Application Deadline	rolling

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  Federal Perkins Loan

  Eligibility Criteria

  The Federal Carl D. Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan that students take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent. Trinity determines eligibility. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation or if the student drops below part time. The Federal Government requires all new, first-time loan borrowers to complete Loan Entrance counseling. If you receive this loan you must complete online Perkins Entrance Counseling.

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  CRU Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time (20 hours/week) staff members of CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity CRU Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Campus Visit Grant

  Amount Per Year	$500
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	No
  Eligibility Criteria	Students who visit campus or attend an event through the Admissions Office are automatically eligible for this grant. This grant is awarded upon first-time enrollment in a graduate-level program at the Deerfield campus. First semester enrollment must be full-time in order to receive the $500 grant; part-time enrollment must be between 5-9 credit hours in order to receive the $250 grant. All students (MA, PhD, DMin) are eligible.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

   

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  Private Loans

  Eligibility Criteria

  This is a variable rate loan that students take out on their own behalf. This loan requires a credit check and generally, a cosigner. Interest rates vary depending on the lender. Please note that an alternative loan should be considered a loan of last resort. You may qualify for Title IV loans (Perkins loans, William D. Ford Direct or Direct Plus) and should first explore these options before seeking an alternative/private education loan. Private loans should be considered a last resort. Find out why.

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  Chan Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Varies
  Number Awarded	Varies
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This award is provided to a full-time Chinese or Chinese/American student preparing to minister to the Asian community either in the U.S. or abroad. This award is not automatically renewable, but the current recipients are eligible to reapply. Please submit two letters of recommendation: one letter from a pastor and the other from a TEDS faculty member. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is April 1. Please have your pastor and faculty member send their letters directly to the Financial Aid Office or email a pdf version to [email protected]
  How to Apply	Submit two letters of recommendation: one letter from a pastor and the other from a TEDS faculty member.
  Application Deadline	April 1

  Apply for Financial Aid
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  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time staff members of InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity InterVarsity Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Young Life Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time staff members of Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity Young Life Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  EFCA Church Planting Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$5000
  Number Awarded	Up to 1 per EFCA district
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	In order to qualify, program applicants must meet all admissions requirements to the TEDSMDiv degree program and be nominated through a letter of recommendation by their district of the EFCA prior to matriculation. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Trinity Scholarships.
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Church Planting Scholarship Application.
  Application Deadline	Prior to matriculation

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  Ruud Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$5,000
  Number Awarded	20
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.5 or higher and display strategic leadership potential. Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Dean’s Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$500, $1500 or $2500
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Eligibility for this scholarship is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). For master’s-level students.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Helga Henry Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2500
  Number Awarded	30
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This award will be granted to outstanding master’s-level women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Church Match Grant

  Amount Per Year	up to $2000
  Number Awarded	unlimited
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Masters and PhD Students – Trinity will match up to $1,000 for contributions given by any church; up to $2,000 for contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; or up to $2,000 for Trinity alumni per academic year Doctor of Ministry Students – Trinity will match up to $250 for all contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; up to $150 for Trinity Alumni; or up to $100 for all other applicants per seminar
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Church Match Grant Application.
  Application Deadline	First day of the student’s first semester at Trinity
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Church Partnership Grant

  Amount Per Year	up to $2000
  Number Awarded	varies
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Awarded to new master’s-level students who currently attend a church that give a minimum financial gift to TIU each year. In order to receive the grant, students must be “approved” by the pastor as a regular attendee of the sending church.
  How to Apply	New students should complete the Trinity Church Partnership Grant Application. Returning students who have previously submitted the application should submit the Trinity Church Partnership Grant Application RENEWAL.
  Application Deadline	The first day of the student’s first semester at Trinity

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  Global Impact Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Limited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is available to international master’s-level students who have demonstrated a commitment to serve in crucial locations, organizations, or roles that will impact the global church.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid
  Application Deadline	May 1
  Award Date	Varies

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  Leadership Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	These scholarships will be awarded to master’s-level students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Waybright International Student Grant

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Varies
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility	This award is available for returning master’s-level international students within an eligible program, full-time or half-time.
  How to Apply	Contact the International Student and Scholars Office during first year of enrollment.

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  Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident master’s-level students who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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