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Financial Aid & Costs

Tri-State University tuition and room and board remain at the median level of private colleges in the state of Indiana.  No additional out-of-state charges are assessed at Tri-State University, and over 90 percent of our students receive excellent financial aid packages

In addition, students should budget $900.00 for books and educational supplies, include a personal budget for transportation and other personal expenses.

Click HERE for costs.

For complete information, contact the office of financial aid at (260) 665-4175 or (800) 347-4878 or e-mail dirrimt@tristate.edu

Indiana State Grants

Indiana State Grant Recipients ... click here to find your senator or representative.

Indiana State Grants– In order to receive your Indiana state grants at Tri-State University, you will need to make TSU your first choice college on your 2003-04 FASFA. You may change a first choice college online at: eStudent www.ssaci.in.gov/estudent After reading the introductory screen, click Continue. You will be prompted for your social security number, last name and date of birth. Click Submit. Review the Disclaimer, then click Agree. When you get to the screen with the blue stripe down the left side, take the fourth option, “Change College Choice.” Select Tri-State University for Main Campus, or TSU Branch for branch campus, from the drop-down list. Click Next. Click the Select Radio Button. Click Submit. Confirm your choice. Print and keep a copy of the Change College Choice Confirmation for your records and submit a copy to our office. You may check eStudent www.ssaci.IN.gov/estudent the next morning to make sure the change was made.

Part-time Job Opportunities

Many Tri-State University students seek employment while attending the University full time.  Close to 350 students worked part-time last year on campus.  Even more students are employed within the community.  Help finding part-time employment is available from the Financial Aid Office or the Tri-State University Career Center.

Work Study Student Employment

Students should ascertain if he/she is eligible for work study. This information will be listed on his/her award letter. If in doubt, please check with the Office of Student Financial Planning (Financial Aid). Job opportunities will be listed on this web site at the beginning of fall semester. At other times during the academic year you may check with the Office of Student Financial Planning for openings. Listed below are documents you may download to assist you with the employment process:

2003-04 Student Jobs

Student Worker Information Sheet - The document can be used to let the prospective hiring department know a little more about you.

TSU Authorization Form for Student Workers

a. Complete Section I.

b. The department that hires you will complete Section II.

c. Bring to the Office of Student Financial Planning for authorization, Sec. III

d. Upon completion, form will be sent to Human Resources.

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Complete and take to the Human Resource Office. Please bring two forms of identification with you to HR. (Drivers License and Social Security Card)

W-4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate Complete and take to Human Resources.

WH-4 State of Indiana Employee’s Withholding Exemption and County Status Certificate – This form must be completed even if you are not an Indiana resident. Turn it into the Human Resource Office.

Student Bi-Weekly Time Sheet – Complete and have your supervisor sign every two weeks. This is due in Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to payday.

If you have any questions, please stop by the HR Office or the Office of Student Financial Planning.

Financial Aid To Do’s

Get Accepted...Before receiving an offer for financial assistance at Tri-State, you must be accepted for admission.  Submit an application for admission to the University accompanied by an official copy of your high school record.  Official copies of college academic transcripts (as well as your high school record) are required if you are applying as a transfer student.

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FAFSA Application…Need-based financial assistance requires filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as the Tri-State University Application for Admission form. Our school code is 001839.

 

Apply Early…It is to your benefit to apply early. The best financial aid packages are given to students who have adequately planned and prepared for their college education. Mail the FAFSA to the processor by March 1 of each year.

 

FASFA on the Web – If you plan to do your FASFA online, first obtain a PIN (personal identification number) by going to www.pin.ed.gov.    If you are a dependent student, both you and a parent will need your own PIN.  You will use your PIN to sign the FASFA.    Allow 4 – 7 working days to receive your PIN via email or up to two weeks via mail.  

First Time Borrower of Stafford Loan complete this form. If you are applying for a federal student loan you are required to complete an entrance interview.  You may complete your loan entrance interview on-campus during fall orientation or electronically by clicking HERE.

Questions? Click HERE for a list of the financial aid and admission staff members.

 

Forms to download

2003-04 School Year
Verification Worksheet: Dependent Student

Verification Worksheet: Independent Student

Special Conditions Form

2002-03 School Year
Verification Worksheet: Dependent Student

Verification Worksheet: Independent Student

Links

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Installment Payment Plan

For information about the Installment Payment Plan, click HERE.

To read or print copy of the TSU Installment Payment Plan flyer, click HERE. This is an Adobe .pdf file and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader program installed on your computer to view or print this file. To download a copy of the program if you do not have it installed, click here. Installation is easy, and it's free!