Paying for College

Paying for college is not always easy. College costs rise each year, and many students and their families need some form of financial assistance to help pay these costs. The college counseling department supports Holy Trinity families by enabling them to learn about the various scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans available. An annual workshop guides parents through the Financial Aid process.

In addition, HT graduates have been awarded millions of dollars in academic, athletic, music, and service scholarships to attend the college of their choice.

• Scholarships are based on academic or athletic achievement, but financial need may also be considered. They do not have to be paid back and are awarded by states, institutions, departments, private companies and individuals.
• Grants are gift aid awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. They do not have to be repaid.
• Student loan programs offer long-term, low-interest, educational loans, which may allow students to defer repayment until after graduation, withdrawal, to termination of attendance. Students must file the FAFSA to be considered for any federal loan program.