Trinidad State College tuition is already the lowest around,  and nearly all students are eligible to apply for scholarships that can save them even more.

“We know one of the biggest challenges for students is how to pay for college, and we’ve come up with many ways to make college more affordable,” said Trinidad State College President Dr. Rhonda M. Epper.  “The process is quick and easy, but requires action by March 4 for students planning for the fall semester.”

It starts with automatic Merit Scholarships, which are based on prior academic performance.  A high school graduate with a 3.5 to 4.0 Grade Point Average can receive a scholarship that lowers tuition by 40 percent (based on 15 credit-hours per semester).  Students who graduate high school with a 3.0 to 3.499 Grade Point Average can receive a scholarship that lowers tuition by 20 percent (again based on 15 credit-hours per semester). These Merit Scholarships are automatically awarded based on high school transcripts, with no application required.

The Learn Local Scholarship allows local area students who take 15 credit-hours to receive an automatic scholarship worth 3 credit-hours, or 20 percent.  This is available to students who live in the Trinidad State service area.  Those counties are Las Animas, Huerfano, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache.  

The Learn Local and Merit Scholarships may both be awarded for up to 60 percent off tuition (based on 15 credit-hours per semester).  Your application for admission to Trinidad State College is the first step in securing your Merit and Learn Local Scholarships.

In addition, the Trinidad State College Foundation offers numerous scholarships ranging from $500 to full tuition.  The application process is simple, with no essays, transcripts or interviews required and can be done online.  With a single application and answers to just a few questions, applications are automatically matched to multiple scholarship opportunities at once.

“Scholarships are one of the many ways TSC removes obstacles from a student's path to achieving their education goals and improving their career opportunities,” said Toni DeAngelis, Trinidad State College Foundation Executive Director. “Scholarships are part of our investment in the future of our students.”

In 2021, the Foundation awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to help over 300 students.
The priority deadline to apply for Foundation scholarships is March 4, for the fall semester.  For more information and to apply go to trinidadstate.edu/scholarships or call 888-TSC-1925.