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Veteran Benefits Info
When and how do I apply for financial aid?
The Financial Aid Office at Trinity processes veteran education benefits. To determine your best benefits, visit the GI Bill® website or contact your Veterans Affairs representative.
The Yellow Ribbon Program
As a participant in the matching Yellow Ribbon program, we are pleased to allow eligible students the opportunity to attend Trinity Christian College tuition-free when coupled with benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill!
The example below shows how eligibility is determined for students attending full-time (12-18 credit hours per semester) during an academic year. The tuition and fees are paid directly to Trinity Christian College.
Costs
Annual Tuition and Fees
$19,980
** Per credit hour, less than 12 or more than 18 credits
$1,300
Room and Board Costs
$10,000 - $11,450
Foundations (new students ) Fee
$225
Student support fee (per semester) – Student Life
$75
Student support fee (per semester) – Student Health
$35
Student support fee (per semester) – Campus IT
$60
Student support fee (per semester) – Academic Portal
$30
Estimated Post 9/11 GI Bill funding
up to $26,381.37
Estimated Trinity Yellow Ribbon funding
up to $3,139.03
Amount of Tuition and Fees YOU Pay
$ 0
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More FAQs
The VA will issue Certificates of Eligibility for qualified applicants. Veterans, service members, reservists and National Guard members with active duty since September 10, 2001, may be eligible for these benefits. You may be eligible if:
- You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service.
- Complete and submit the Veteran Online Application (VONAPP) available online at the Department of Veteran Affairs. Completing the application will determine eligibility to receive the benefits of the Yellow Ribbon Program.
- The VA will advise you if your service meets the requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
- Bring your Certificate of Eligibility to the Financial Aid Office and ask to certify your benefits with the VA.
The IVG Grant (Illinois Veterans Grant) is not available for students to use at Trinity Christian College. This grant can only be used at public Illinois institutions.
Veterans may be eligible for other financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The veteran’s pending payment status from any military education benefit will not result in any penalties, late fees, or denial of access to resources.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.