College Resources

College Research & Information Resources

The College Board
SAT
ACT
The Common Application
Princeton Review
Peterson's Education Center
Provides search tools and quick links to other sites and programs including study abroad programs.
NCAA
Historically Black Colleges
U.S. News Educational Homepage
Provides a side-by-side comparison of colleges and universities.
National Association for College Admission Counseling
College Foundation of North Carolina
Provides information about colleges and universities in North Carolina as well as general information regarding the college application process.
MId-Atlantic Interactive College Fair List
Because the Richmond Private Schools College Fair (originally scheduled for April 23, 2020) was cancelled, college counselors and admissions representatives created this interactice resoruce.

Trinity's school code 471907 should appear on registration materials to ensure Trinity receives test scores for a student's permanent record.

SAT Testing and Online Registration
Register online for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests
ACT Testing and Online Registration
Register online for the ACT.

CSS/Financial Aid Profile
A few select colleges require students and parents to complete the CSS Profile as well as FAFSA when applying for financial aid.
The College Board
The College Board site explains the differences between student loans, grants and other sources of financial aid.
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Students and parents can apply for financial aid online.
FinAid
Financial aid guide with basic information on financial aid, a financial aid calculator and a free estimation form where students and parents can estimate their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Sallie Mae Financial Aid Information
Student Financial Assistance - U.S. Department of Education
Virginia Financial Aid Commission
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grants - Virginia Private Colleges

College Student Athletes
Provides information specific to combining athletics with academics at a Division III (D3) college.
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
This site provides information regarding competing in athletics at the college level, and links to the NCAA Clearinghouse. Note: The NCAA requires students to send test scores to them officially. This can be done when registering for an SAT/ACT Test. The testing code is #9999.