How to Pay Your College Bill

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Paying your College Bill

The Student Accounting Office of Trinity College would like to make the process of paying for your education smooth and efficient. Described below are the services that we provide, as well as our policies and procedures. You may choose to either pay your balance in full or participate in our monthly payment plan. Please read through this carefully and call (847) 317-7080 if you have any questions. We are here to serve you!

Estimating Your Bill

Listed below are common semester charges and fees. Please refer to the catalog to determine if additional charges might apply to you. To estimate your total balance due, subtract your semester’s awarded financial aid from your total semester charges. When estimating your balance, please remember that for Stafford and Plus loans, the bank may withhold 3% of the gross amount of the loan for the origination fee. The amount listed on your award letter is the gross amount of the loan. Also, federal work study money is paid to the student; it will never be directly applied to the student account. To accurately estimate your balance, please take this into consideration.

2008-2009 Charges per semester:
Tuition Costs:
Full time: 12-18 hours	$10800.00
Part time: 1-11 hours	900.00 per hour
Credit hours over 18 hours	450.00 per hour
Mandatory Fees:
Comprehensive Fee	165.00
Instructional Fee	30.00
Board:
Unlimited & Block 210 Plans	1,610.00
Block 140 Plan	1,470.00
Residence:
Carlson, Johnson & Madsen Single	2455.00
Carlson, Johnson & Madsen Double	2025.00
Trinity Hall Single	2905.00
Trinity Hall Double w/ Living Room	2315.00
Trinity Hall Double w/o Living Room	2125.00
Parking:
Freshmen	80.00/semester
Sophomores	60.00/semester
Juniors	40.00/semester
Seniors	20.00/semester
Transfers are charged the Freshmen rate until their classification is officially determined. At that time their account will be adjusted.
Other fees that may apply:
Insurance	(varies by plan)
Music Lesson Fee	300.00 per half hour lesson
Lab Fee	50.00-100.00, depending upon course

Paying Your Bill

All students are expected to pay their bill in full or make their first payment by the dates below. Students must be paid in full or be current on a traditional payment plan in order to register for the next semester. If you do not finalize payment arrangements (pay in full or enroll in a payment plan) by the end of the second week of classes, you will be charged a $200 non-refundable Failure to Finalize Payment Arrangements Fine. If you are waiting for Financial Aid to be finalized, you still need to make arrangements before the end of the second week. Please see the Student Accounting Office for special arrangements if that is the situation. See Services and Policies.

Trinity Alternative Payment Plan (TAPP)

Students may pay the total semester costs in equal monthly payments. New students have the option to set up a three or a four month payment plan, depending upon the receipt of all required information.

The four-month plan is possible if all required information is processed (course registration, completed billing information, housing assignment and a signed financial aid award letter) and the first payment with the signed payment plan is received by August 15 for the fall or December 15 for the spring. The Admissions Office will mail the appropriate information in a timely manner. If payment is not possible by August 15 or December 15, first payment on a three-month plan is due at New Student Registration (a schedule at Orientation will give time and day). Please refer below for the specific due dates for the payment plans.

Payment plans do not role over from one semester to another. Arrangements must be finalized each semester. A payment plan is not established unless both the payment and the signed payment plan form are received by the Student Accounting Office by the due dates listed.

Payment Plan Terms and Conditions

TAPP participants are charged a fee of $50 to enroll in the payment plan; this charge is figured into the payment agreement. Payments are due on the 15th of each month. A $40.00 Late Fine is charged for any payments received more than five days late. Loans or other financial aid received to the student’s account must be applied directly to the outstanding balance. If these funds cover the balance in full, the payment plan will no longer be in effect. Any subsequent adjustments to the student's account such as tuition and/or financial aid increase or decrease or fines are the responsibility of the TAPP participant. These changes will be reflected on the monthly bills sent from the Student Accounting Office; please pay according to your bill. All bills are sent on the 1st of each month. Any delinquent accounts will be charged a 1% deferment fee per month after the last payment date. In addition, any student with a balance that is not paid in full will not be able to register for the next semester. Please contact (847) 317-7080 with any questions.

TAPP Due Dates

New Student Only
Fall Semester
3 Months (At or before New Student Registration, 10/15, 11/15)
4 Months (8/15, 9/15, 10/15, 11/15)

Spring Semester
3 Months (At or before New Student Registration, 2/15, 3/15)
4 Months (12/15, 1/15, 2/15, 3/15)

If you have any questions concerning the TAPP please contact the Student Accounting Office at (847) 317-7080. Any questions concerning your award letter should be directed to Financial Aid (847) 317-8060.