{"id":154274,"date":"2026-03-10T07:36:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.trinitydc.edu\/?page_id=154274"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:00:51","slug":"pricing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.trinitydc.edu\/template\/pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][nectar_global_section id=&#8221;154278&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h1>A Private University Education \u2014 at a Price That Makes Sense<\/h1>\n<p>Affordability isn\u2019t an afterthought at Trinity at THEARC. Making your education accessible is the whole point. We\u2019ve kept tuition as low as possible because we know our students are working adults, often supporting families, who don\u2019t have room for financial risk.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuition at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$195<\/strong>\u00a0per credit hour<\/li>\n<li><strong>$585<\/strong>\u00a0per course (each course = 3 credit hours)<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1,170<\/strong>\u00a0per semester (recommended pace of 2 courses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the recommended pace of two courses per semester, a full Associate\u2019s degree \u2014 61 credit hours, 20 courses \u2014 costs approximately\u00a0<strong>$11,895 in tuition total<\/strong>. For a private university degree. That\u2019s not a typo.<\/p>\n<p>For the most current tuition rates, see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.trinitydc.edu\/template\/affordability-tuition-scholarships-and-financial-aid\/?toggle=school-of-professional-graduate-studies#tuition-and-fees\">School of Professional &amp; Graduate Studies tuition table<\/a>\u00a0on Trinity\u2019s Affordability page.<\/p>\n<h2>Financial Aid: Your Costs Could Be Even Lower<\/h2>\n<p>Most students at THEARC qualify for some form of financial aid. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your first step, and Trinity\u2019s financial aid team will work with you to identify every option available.<\/p>\n<h3>Federal &amp; DC Aid Programs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>FAFSA grants (Pell Grant and others) \u2014 money you don\u2019t have to pay back<\/li>\n<li>DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) \u2014 up to $2,500\/year for DC residents<\/li>\n<li>DC Mayor\u2019s Scholars Undergraduate Program \u2014 up to $4,000\/year<\/li>\n<li><strong>DC College Access Program (Ward 7 &amp; 8 Scholarship) \u2014 up to $12,000\/year for residents of Wards 7 and 8<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>DC LEAD Grant \u2014 funding for students pursuing careers in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employee Tuition Discounts<\/h3>\n<p>Employees of the District of Columbia and select partner organizations may qualify for additional tuition discounts. Contact Enrollment Services to find out if your employer is a partner.<\/p>\n<h3>Payment Plans<\/h3>\n<p>Can\u2019t pay all at once? Trinity offers flexible payment plans so you can spread costs over the semester. Contact Enrollment Services to set one up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Enrollment Services \/ Financial Aid:<\/strong><br \/>\nPhone:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:2028849530\">(202) 884-9530<\/a><br \/>\nEmail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:EnrollmentServices@TrinityDC.edu\">EnrollmentServices@TrinityDC.edu<\/a><br \/>\nOffice hours: Monday\u2013Friday, 9 AM\u20135 PM<\/p>\n<h2>Any Other Fees?<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s an honest look at other potential costs to plan for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Books:<\/strong>\u00a0Most are free; budget up to $150\/course as a buffer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology:<\/strong>\u00a0Free Chromebook for eligible students; discounted options available<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi:<\/strong>\u00a0Available at THEARC and public libraries; reliable home internet access recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course-specific fees:<\/strong>\u00a0A small number of courses may have fees for lab supplies, software licenses, or printing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Childcare:<\/strong>\u00a0Classes are in the evening, but children cannot attend classes or be left unattended on campus \u2014 factor this into your planning if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe ability to apply for FAFSA significantly supported my enrollment in the health services programs. THEARC was also very affordable \u2014 and having access to the Tutoring Center and Writing Center was invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>\u2014\u00a0<cite>Gina Pryor, AA in Health Services graduate<\/cite><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/template\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now \u2014 No Application Fee<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/discover.trinitydc.edu\/financial-aid\/\">Talk to Financial Aid<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.trinitydc.edu\/template\/affordability-tuition-scholarships-and-financial-aid\/?toggle=school-of-professional-graduate-studies#tuition-and-fees\">See Current Tuition Rates<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-1-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1787831A&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;5px&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>Books Are Free for Most Courses<\/h4>\n<p>Trinity at THEARC uses open-source textbooks for most courses \u2014 meaning no textbook costs for the majority of your classes. 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For students who don\u2019t qualify for the free Chromebook program, Trinity has arranged special pricing on laptops and software.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Chromebook for eligible students \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/discover.trinitydc.edu\/student-affairs\/chromebook-program\/\">see the Chromebook program for details<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Discounted laptops and software available through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/discover.trinitydc.edu\/it\/back-to-school\/\">Trinity\u2019s IT program<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi is available on-site at THEARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; 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