Trinity recognizes the need to empower students with the means to reach their highest potential. This is why we welcome financial aid applications from all families for whom full tuition would prove difficult to provide. With the aid of the Clarity financial aid platform, applications for aid at any grade level, Kindergarten to Grade Twelve, are reviewed sympathetically and thoroughly, and aid awarded based on demonstrated need. Financial aid awards are reevaluated each year for all applicants.
Many factors are considered in the awarding of aid including, but not limited to: income, assets, expenses, debt, household size, the employment status of adults in the household, number of children attending tuition charging schools, and other factors. Awards range from a few thousand dollars to almost full tuition, though all families must bear some part of the cost of a Trinity education. Trinity’s financial aid office will work closely with each interested family to assist in the financial aid application process. Once aid is awarded, the financial aid office serves as a point of contact for students and families throughout the school year for any questions or concerns regarding all aspects of affording a Trinity education.
Important Dates:
Financial Aid Application Opens: Monday, October 14th, 2024
Financial Aid Applications Due for Current Trinity Families: Friday, December 13th, 2024
Financial Aid Applications Due for Prospective Trinity Families: Friday, January 10th, 2025
K - Grade 12
$66,700
Trinity's tuition is largely all-inclusive. There are no additional fees for lunch, snacks (LS), local field trips, inter-collegiate team uniforms and equipment, use of Trinity-owned music equipment, performing and studio arts materials, and technology. Not included in tuition are costs associated with some travel programs including Global Engagement, Athletics, and Forensics programs (Model UN, Model Congress, and Debate).
Financial Aid Application Information
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Access & Equity: Trinity School’s Financial Aid Philosophy
Consonant with its origins as a charity school, aligned with its mission to educate talented, motivated students who embody our city’s diversity, Trinity’s financial aid program exists to make its educational program accessible to highly qualified students, regardless of family income.In service of this commitment, Trinity offers need-based financial aid to students who will enrich and be enriched by our educational community. For families receiving aid, the school is also committed to underwriting the costs of required or essential educational resources, services, and opportunities not covered by tuition and to providing funds and resources to support participation in school-sponsored enrichment opportunities.In applying our financial aid policies and practices, we will seek to be transparent and will encourage open dialogue between the school and families. Aware that the process of financial aid application requires a family to provide the school with significant personal and financial information, we are committed to exercising the greatest possible degree of sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality.Finally, knowing that a Trinity education requires a significant investment on the part of all families and is, for many families, their single greatest financial commitment, the school is committed to stewarding its resources well, to considering carefully the impact of its budgetary decisions on families and to communicate those decisions clearly.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our financial aid. -
Applying for Financial Aid
Trinity uses the Clarity financial aid platform to help determine a family’s level of financial need through a comprehensive review of assets, income, expenses, and debts. This includes a comprehensive review of primarily personal and, when applicable, business tax returns, and wage and income statements. Additional documentation may be requested as well. -
Current Trinity Families
Trinity uses the Clarity financial aid platform to determine a family’s level of financial need.Financial Aid Application Submission:Please begin by completing the Clarity application online, available beginning on October 14, 2024. This user-friendly process typically takes under 30 minutes to complete and can be conveniently done from your mobile device or computer. You have the flexibility to save your progress and return as needed. While completing the application, you will be prompted to authorize Clarity to access your 2023 Federal tax filings and related schedules. Additional documents may be requested in certain circumstances. These documents are an integral part of our financial aid assessment. The final day for submitting a financial aid application is Friday, December 13, 2024.The Financial Aid Committee considers the financial resources of both parents when making award decisions. In the case of separated, divorced, or never married parents, we require that both parents file for aid through Clarity following the steps above. If the second parent information is unavailable, please contact the financial aid office.If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@claritytuition.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner. You can also refer to Clarity's Quick Reference Guide for tips on navigating the online application or reach out to the financial aid officer with any questions specific to your application. -
Prospective Trinity Families
Beginning this fall, Trinity uses the Clarity financial aid platform to determine a family’s level of financial need. We believe Clarity’s streamlined platform will make the application process less stressful and more accessible to all our families.1. Financial Aid Application Submission:Please begin by completing the Clarity application online, beginning on Monday, October 14, 2024. This user-friendly process typically takes under 30 minutes to complete and can be conveniently done from your mobile device or computer. You have the flexibility to save your progress and return as needed. While completing the application, you will be prompted to authorize Clarity to access your 2023 Federal tax filings and related schedules. These documents are an integral part of our financial aid assessment. The final day for submitting a financial aid application is Friday, January 10, 2025.Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide for tips on navigating the online application.2. Attend a Financial Aid Workshop (Optional):We will hold a financial aid workshop on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30-7:30pm. This workshop will aim to walk you through the process of navigating the Clarity website and to answer any general questions about the process and Trinity’s financial aid program. Please register to attend here.If your child is accepted to Trinity for the 2025-26 school year, and you choose to enroll, additional documentation will be requested.The Financial Aid Committee considers the financial resources of both parents when making award decisions. In the case of separated, divorced, or never married parents, we require that both parents file for aid through Clarity following the steps above. If the second parent information is unavailable, please contact the financial aid office.If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@claritytuition.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner. You can also refer to Clarity's Quick Reference Guide for tips on navigating the online application or reach out to the financial aid officer with any questions specific to your application.
FAQs
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Q: How will applying for financial aid impact my application for admission to Trinity?
The financial aid award process runs in parallel to our admissions process. While our application for admission opens after Labor Day on Finalsite, our aid application opens a few months later (in October) on the Clarity platform. It is important that you indicate that you are applying for aid on your application so that we keep you informed of particular dates and other requirements specific to the financial aid process. Applying for aid does not affect your application for admission in any way. Admissions and financial aid are two separate processes and are handled by different departments.Furthermore, affording Trinity is a significant expense and may strain a family’s financial resources. Trinity’s financial aid policy states that newly admitted students that did not apply for financial aid are not eligible to apply for financial aid for the first 2 school years. For example, if your child is admitted for Kindergarten and you did not apply for financial aid, you would not be eligible to apply for aid until your child would be entering 2nd grade. If you apply for aid and do not qualify for aid in the current financial aid award season, you may reapply for aid for the next school year. With this in mind, if you have any question about your ability to afford Trinity, we highly recommend that you apply for aid and keep your eligibility to apply for aid for the next school year. If you would like to discuss your financial circumstances further as you consider applying for financial aid, please reach out to our Director of Financial Aid, Edward Remache. -
Q: What considerations does Trinity take in calculating financial aid awards?
A: Trinity uses the Clarity financial aid platform to determine a family’s level of financial need through a comprehensive review of assets, income, expenses, and debts. Clarity will provide a comprehensive report of financial need. It is important to note that Trinity is not bound by Clarity's analysis; however, it serves as a valuable guide for our Financial Aid Committee. The Committee's review includes various considerations including, but not limited to, imputing a minimum wage salary for non-working parents when the youngest child has completed 6th grade. We also incorporate a cost of living adjustment to acknowledge the financial nuances of the New York City area. Other factors, including retirement savings, medical expenses, health insurance, and non-discretionary expenses such as childcare when both parents work, are thoughtfully considered on an individual basis. We encourage you to provide detailed descriptions of expenses relevant to your family's unique needs when applying for aid. -
Q: How should a family file for financial aid if the parents are divorced?
A: The Financial Aid Committee considers the financial resources of both parents' households. In the case of separated or divorced parents, we require that both parents file for aid through Clarity as noted in the steps above. -
Q: What are financial aid awards based on?
A: Financial aid awards are based on two factors. 1) An objective assessment of financial need; 2) money available from the financial aid budget. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our financial aid. -
Q: What are some factors considered in reviewing financial aid applications?
A: Childcare expenses, Employment status of working age adults in the household, Extended family responsibilities, Assets, Medical expenses - including the cost of medical insurance, Number of dependents, Household size, Contributions to employer provided pre-tax accounts, (Such as retirement accounts, FSAs, HSAs, dependent care, transportation, section 125 and cafeteria plans, etc.), Business income/expenses, and Disbursements. -
Q: How are late applications considered?
A: Late applications for aid are accepted but are subject to the availability of funds and are processed only after those families whose applications were received on time have been notified and awards accepted or declined. -
Q: How are families notified of the financial aid award?
A: Once admitted, applicants to Trinity will be sent their financial aid decision along with their enrollment contract if they have submitted all required financial documents. -
Q: How is financial aid managed with currently-enrolled families?
A: Families of currently-enrolled students who would like to be considered for a financial aid award must apply annually. Families whose circumstances change while their children are enrolled at Trinity are encouraged to reach out to the Financial Aid officer to discuss further. Contact information is listed below. -
Q: Do you offer financial assistance at all grade levels?
A: Yes - Financial aid is available for students and families with demonstrated need in every grade.
Clarity Resources
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Applying for Aid Through Clarity
Trinity School uses the Clarity financial aid platform to determine the level of financial need of applicant families. Clarity’s platform makes the process very simple and straightforward taking approximately 30 minutes to complete from start to finish.The Clarity application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools. Please note that Clarity will automatically waive the fee if it determines the level of need qualifies for the waiver.Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Trinity may require you to upload additional documentation. -
Additional Resources
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@claritytuition.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner.
Edward J. Remache
Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admissions
(212) 932-6824
Located on the Upper West Side of New York City, Trinity School is a college preparatory, coeducational independent school for grades K-12. Since 1709, Trinity has provided a world-class education to its students with rigorous academics and outstanding programs in athletics, the arts, peer leadership, and global travel.