Tuition Assistance

Trinity is committed to supporting families through a confidential tuition assistance process that reflects both demonstrated need and our desire to make a Trinity education possible for qualified students.



Tuition Assistance is available to Trinity Episcopal School students based on demonstrated need. Please be assured that final admission decisions are in no way influenced by a request for aid; however, there are special circumstances that will help in the Tuition Assistance Committee decision i.e. Elderly parent moves in, major illness, loss of job etc. 

Trinity uses the School & Student Services (SSS) to fairly determine qualification for Tuition Assistance. Based on parent-supplied information, SSS provides an analysis of a family’s finances and determines a suggested contribution for educational expenses. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. SSS notifies Trinity of the recommendation. 

Please contact our Director of Admission, Rachel Brown, at rbrown@tesgalv.org to discuss completing the Tuition Assistance application. 


Frequent Questions & Answers:
  • What kind of Tuition Assistance does Trinity offer?
    • Trinity Episcopal School awards tuition assistance based on a family’s ability to pay as determined by NAIS Students School Services and a review of the family’s financial records. Awards are applied against tuition expenses for a given year and require reapplication each year. Awards are not intended to cover 100% of the cost of attending Trinity; all families are expected to contribute to the cost of their child’s tuition.
  • How does our family apply for Financial Assistance?
    • To apply for tuition assistance, you must submit your tax documents and complete an SSS application as outlined on the Trinity Assistance webpage to be considered in the first round of tuition assistance decisions.
  • Is Tuition Assistance guaranteed every year?
    • Reapplication for tuition assistance is required every year, and continued assistance requires that your family’s financial circumstances have not changed substantially and that all tuition assistance application materials are completed on time. Your tuition assistance award may increase, decrease, or remain the same depending on changes in financial circumstances from year to year. It is extremely important that families adhere to all deadlines.

      Both parents are expected to contribute to tuition. If a parent chooses not to work, Trinity will typically consider the earning power of a non-working spouse if there are no legitimate, documented reasons for the spouse to be unemployed.

      At Trinity we are blessed by families and individuals who support our school by contributing to the Annual Fund, which allows the school to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the cost of educating our students.

      Participation in this fund is critical to achieving our mission and allows us to provide superior student programming and faculty professional development. We request that all families participate in this effort at a level that fits their budget so that the school can achieve its mission and participation goals.
  • Does Trinity participate in the Texas voucher program, also known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)?
    • No, Trinity does not participate in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.
      Trinity remains committed to making a Trinity education accessible to families through our own tuition assistance program. Rather than participating in TEFA, we encourage families who may need financial support to apply for tuition assistance directly through Trinity. This approach allows us to work closely with families and offer support in a way that aligns with our mission, values, and community priorities.
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