United States

Trinity College (Connecticut)

Verified 3 Nov 2026 against official sources

Funding

Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut meets 100% of institutionally calculated demonstrated need for admitted international students requesting aid. Limited international scholarships, grants, and possible loans may form the aid offer; remaining assessed family/student expenses can apply. The campus also offers competitive merit scholarships. This Trinity entry is in Connecticut and is distinct from Trinity University in Texas.

Eligibility

Selectivity context: Selective. Bangladesh first-year students may apply via Common App without an application fee. SAT/ACT test-optional. English language proficiency via DET/IELTS/TOEFL typically required or waiver; DET 130 and IELTS 7.0 are RECOMMENDED, not hard minimums. All international students requesting need-based aid submit CSS Profile code 3899, plus noncustodial CSS when applicable. Those not requesting need-based aid submit Trinity Statement of Finances Form (SoFF) instead. The applicant portal tracks additional required documents.

Deadlines

Fall 2027 admission and international financial aid deadlines: ED I November 15, 2026; ED II January 15, 2027; RD January 15, 2027. International CSS Profile and any parent information must follow the round's deadline. No fee for Trinity's Common Application; checking the admission portal is required for missing documents.

What Trinity College (Connecticut) needs for Fall 2027

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Rounds and deadlines

Round	Application	Financial aid	Decision
Early Decision Ibinding	15 Nov 2026	15 Nov 2026	mid-December 2026
Early Decision IIbinding	15 Jan 2027	15 Jan 2027	mid-February 2027
Regular Decision	15 Jan 2027	15 Jan 2027	late March 2027 (application page); aid page says early April

Essays and short answers

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The identities you claim, the challenges you face, and the successes you enjoy shape the background for your college experience to come. What is an aspect of your background that you are excited to share and/or explore as a member of the Trinity community and why?

Testing

SAT/ACT optional
English tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test (IELTS No minimum; recommended 7.0 overall with bands 6.5 or higher · DET No minimum; recommended 130 overall or higher)
Waiver request (available about 24 hours after the application is received, reviewed after application and transcript are submitted) for: IB English grade 5+, GCSE/IGCSE/A-level English B or higher, SAT EBRW 640 or ACT English 22 (official), or four years of study in a listed English-speaking country. College may still require a test. Whether Bangladesh HSC/English-medium study qualifies is not stated on the page read. Scores or waiver request due by the application deadline.

Recommendations · Interview

1 teacher
Interview: Recommended
Application fee: No fee · Apply through Common App

Financial aid for international students

Need-blind or need-aware: not stated
✓ Meets full demonstrated need
Forms: CSS Profile, Noncustodial Profile, Statement of Finances Form (SoFF)
Documents: CSS Profile; Noncustodial Profile (if applicable); Mark the intent to apply for financial aid on the admissions application
CSS Profile code: 3899

Trinity states it will meet full demonstrated need for admitted students. The financial aid page does not say whether admission is need-blind or need-aware for international applicants, and does not specify international-specific documents. Special circumstances appeals are by letter to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee.

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