AccountingArt Studio - Fine Art Art Studio - Graphic DesignArt Education, K-12 Art History* Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyBiology Education Biology - Allied Health ScienceBiology - Environmental/EcologicalBlack Studies*Business Business CommunicationBusiness Education Business and Spanish*ChemistryChemistry EducationChurch/Ministry Leadership Church Music* Coaching* Cognitive and Speech Development Communication Arts - Comm. Studies Communication Arts - Film Studies Communication Arts - Media Studies Communication Arts - TheaterComputer Science Computing Criminal JusticeElementary Education Engineering 2+2#

EnglishEnglish Education Entrepreneurial Management ESL/Bilingual* Exercise Science Finance Health Education* HistoryHistory Education MarketingMathematicsMathematics Education Middle Grades EducationMusic Music Education, K-12 Choral Music Education, K-12 Instrumental Music Performance Music Theory & Composition Neuroscience and Behavior* NursingPhilosophyPhysical Education, K-12 Physics*Political SciencePsychology Science* Social WorkSociologySpanishSpanish Education, K-12

Special Education Speech and Communication Sci-ences*Sport and Exercise Studies Theater* Theology Urban Studies* Writing* *minor only

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pre-professional programsAllied Health SciencesDentistry LawMedicinePhysical Therapy Seminary Speech and Language Disor-ders Veterinary Medicine

graduate programs

Counseling Psychology Special Education LBS I Special Education LBS II

Academic Offerings

CHECK OUT OUR TRANSFER GUIDES

ONLINE AT WWW.TRNTY.EDU/

TRANSFER

1. APPLY FOR ADMISSIONComplete our online application at www.trnty.edu/admissions. Application fee is $30

2. SEND TRANSCRIPTSRequest official transcripts from all colleges attended be sent directly to Trinity. Send to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 3. VISIT CAMPUSVisit campus to meet with a transfer admissions counselor. Please call to schedule an appointment.

4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIf you would like to be considered for need-based financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov; Trinity’s school code is 001771 5. TUITION DEPOSITTo reserve your place in the incoming class and to be able to register, you will need to pay a $250 enrollment fee.

6. ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT/REGISTRATIONAfter you are formally accepted to the college, we will schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor who can answer questions about your intended major, as well as assist you with planning your curriculum for the fall or spring semester at Trinity.

Application Checklist

To be considered for admission a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and satisfactory academic progress are needed.

If a student has fewer than 24 semester hours or transfer credit, we require final high school transcripts and ACT scores. An associate’s degree is not required to apply for admission into the college. Trinity will accept a maximum of 65 credit hours from an accredited two-year college or unlimited credits from a four-year college or university. While we work on a rolling admissions basis, the following are the recommended application deadlines: Fall Term (August) - July 1; Spring Term (January) - December 1

Admissions Standards and Criteria

The best way to experience Trinity is to step onto our campus, meet current students and professors, see the buildings and grounds, and talk with a member of the admissions staff. Check out the opportunities to visit below and pick a date that is right for you at www.trnty.edu/visit. We would love to have you come and visit us!

Visit Campus

CHICAGO

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Begin your visit on a Thursday night, and join in an evening of student activities and a trip to downtown Chicago. On Friday, you will get to know some current students and professors, tour campus, and chat with a member of the admissions staff.

Destination Trinity (Overnight)

Legacy Days at TrinitySchool holidays like Columbus Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Presidents Day provide perfect times to visit Trinity. You and your parents can explore campus as you consider the legacy you will build in the future.

Individual Visit Let us tailor a visit just for you! You can visit Monday through Friday at various times. We are happy to accommodate any requests that you have.

NOV 20-21, 2014DEC 4-5, 2014 (STEM FOCUS)

MARCH 5-6, 2015MARCH 26-27, 2015APRIL 9-10, 2015APRIL 23-24, 2015

YOU CHOOSE A DATE

OCT 13, 2014 JAN 19, 2015 FEB 16, 2015

Merit Scholarships (No application required. Scholarships based on transcripts at time of application to the College.)

Scholarship Requirements Amount Renewal GPAPresident’s Honors 3.5 $8,000 3.3Provost’s Honors 3.0 $6,000 3.0Phi Theta Kappa Proof of Membership $1,000 3.0

S CHOLARSHIPS

LOANS Federal Subsidized Stafford No interest accrues while student is in school or in grace period.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Interest accrues at fixed 4.66 percent from disbursement date.

Parent PLUS Credit-based loan given to parents for their child’s education. Alternative Loans Credit-based loan given to students for their education.

GRANTS Pell Grant Pell Grants are made available by the U.S. government. The maximum award for 2014-15 is $5,730. About 33 percent of Trinity students are receiving Pell Grants in amounts that vary from $602 to $5,730 SEOG GrantSEOG Grants are awarded by Trinity to needy students. Amounts vary from $500 to $2000.

TEACH Grant The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field at a public or private elementary or secondary

school that serves students from low-income families.

Illinois MAP GrantIllinois MAP Grants are awarded by the state to Illinois students. Amounts vary from $472 to $4,720 and are prorated based on credit-hour enrollment.

Trinity GrantTrinity Grants are awarded to students based on financial need.

Housing Grant A grant for transfer students who will live on campus housing. Awards up to $2,500

Next Step Scholarships

Trinity offers renewable scholarship packages up to $10,000 for incoming transfer students selected to be Next Step Scholars. To be considered, students must meet all criteria. For detailed information, visit www.trnty.edu/financialaid

COST (2014-2015)

Per Semester Per Year Tuition (full-time, 12+ credits) $12,530 $25,060 Per Credit $836 Room and Board On Campus Housing & Block Meal Plan $4,695 $9,390 On Campus Housing & 12 Meal Plan $4,560 $9,120 On Campus Housing & 8 Meal Plan $4,350 $8,700 Commuters Commuter Meal Plan $580 $1,160

Fees Student Life Fee $115 $230 First Year Forum Fee $225 Books (estimate) $550 $1,100

One factor that contributes to the employment success of our graduates is that 100% of our students receive an internship or field experience before they graduate from Trinity.

A survey of the Spring 2013 graduates showed that 90% of the jobs gained are in the graduates’ chosen career fields.

100%OF STUDENTS

PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERNSHIP OR FIELD

EDUCATION.

Send Forms to: Trinity Christian College Admissions Office 6601 W. College Drive Palos Heights, IL 60463

MISSIONBased on the heritage of the Reformed faith, Trinity Christian College provides biblically-informed liberal arts education. Faculty and students are called to teach and learn in a Christian community that seeks to educate the whole person.

VISIONAs a community of Christian scholarship, Trinity Christian College is committed to shaping lives and transforming culture.

COMMUNITYThis close-knit Christian community is made up of people from many ethnicities, backgrounds, and denominations who share a love for each other, for their world, and for God. In this diverse community, you will find supportive relationships with caring professors who know your name outside of class and will develop friendships that will last your whole life.

Trinity Christian College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

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