Available Aid for PhD Students

Trinity  has many ways to offer financial assistance to a large range of students including leadership awards, church match grants, endowed scholarships, student loans and on-campus employment. 

All scholarship opportunities are designed specifically for Divinity School students pursuing a PhD degree on the Deerfield campus.

Students who are enrolled part-time (paying for less than 9 hrs.) are eligible to receive institutional aid on a pro-rated basis. 

Visiting and special students are not eligible for financial aid. Students taking classes at an extension site or through the Distance Education Office are not eligible for institutional aid.  If enrolled in a degree program and considered half-time by the Records Office, students may qualify for Stafford loans.

NOTE: Trinity institutional aid (that is money provided by Trinity) will not be allowed to exceed the cost of tuition and fees in a given academic year.

Print and fill out the 2008-2009 Financial Aid Application

Trinity Grants & Scholarships

These awards are given to those students who show merit and demonstrate ability in various areas of achievement. They are awarded through the "Financial Aid Application" and do not require repayment.

Trinity Endowed & Donor-based Scholarships

These awards are given to students based on criteria given by the donors. They do not require repayment.

Loans

These are available to students to help meet their financial need, but they must be repaid according to a monthly schedule after graduation or within 60 days of disbursement.

Work-Study

This type of financial aid is awarded to students who show financial need. This aid requires the student to work at a part-time job on campus.