<p>So, I've been accepted with the Trustee's Scholarship. Basically, I would need to take out about $4000 in subsidized loans for my first year (assuming I can find a summer job), and the only other schools I could attend are the honors colleges at the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Arlington.
I really want to go to Trinity, but I'm terrified of debt. Can any other admitted students share their financial situation and why they are (or are not) choosing Trinity?
Just looking for some insight.</p>
<p>Hippo,</p>
<p>I have been visiting D in San Antonio. I only just got back a couple days ago and saw your post to me on another thread.</p>
<p>We never had any issue w/aid at TU. I don’t recall my D ever telling me about any of her close friends having any either. In fact, when she and her roommates moved off campus as Seniors, they thought the aid allowance for off campus living was generous.</p>
<p>If $4,000 in subsidized loans is all you need, and TU stays consistent over the years, that is not a terrible amount. D was fortunate to have no debt upon graduation, and she is entering a fully funded Ph.D. program in Languages in August, so she lucked out. But she will likely never be wealthy, aside from being “intellectually wealthy”, as her brother puts it.</p>
<p>Hippo, $4k/year in subsidized loans for a quaility institution like Trinity is a bargain. It is not a huge amount and likely worth the investment.</p>
<p>For anyone who might be curious:</p>
<p>I decided to go to Trinity. My parents sort of fell in love with the school unexpectedly, and they’re now graciously offering to cover my books and living expenses as well. So, the cost should be pretty manageable. Also, half of my loans are actually Perkins loans with even lower interest. So. I’m excited! Still bummed that I got capped at UT, but I think this is the right choice.</p>
<p>Hippo, nice. Trinity is an excellent school. Best wishes.</p>