Trinity's billing cycle coordinates with the academic calendar for fall, spring, and summer semesters. The billing cycle also informs the University's payment plan, an interest-free option that allows families to address student account balances with four monthly installments each semester.
Payment Plans
Many families find a payment plan to be a convenient way to budget and pay for educational costs. Trinity’s payment plan is an attractive, interest-free option that allows families to address student account balances with four monthly installments each semester.
| Payment Plan | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Period | July 15 through August 3, 2026 | December 15 through January 3, 2027 |
| Late Enrollment | August 4 through September 9, 2026 | January 4 through February 6, 2027 |
| Installment Due Dates | August 5, 2026 September 5, 2026 October 5, 2026 November 5, 2026 | January 5, 2027 February 5, 2027 March 5, 2027 April 5, 2027 |
There is a modest fee of $30 per semester required for enrollment. Late Enrollment is available for an additional $20 fee per semester. A $25 per payment late fee will be assessed on each late installment.
All Fall plans must be paid in full prior to the Spring 2027 registration process.
Visit the Student Account Suite to enroll in a payment plan each semester.
Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (Texas Tomorrow Fund)
Trinity University will accept payments from a third party sponsor (i.e. outside agency, employer or State Prepaid Plan) that agrees to pay directly to Trinity all or part of your tuition and fees. Authorizations are considered guaranteed funds from the sponsor. By signing the Third Party Authorization form, a credit will be applied to the student account upon billing of the sponsor. The Third Party Authorization forms must be submitted to Student Financial Services. The form is located in Workday under Finances and Financial Aid.
529 Plans
Each semester 529 Plan payments should be requested directly from your provider; include your student's name and ID number when requesting payment. Upon receipt of payment, a credit will be applied to the student account.
Billing Cycle
| Summer semester, 2026 Returning and Graduate Students | Charges ready for viewing on or about May 5, 2026 Payment due May 19, 2026 |
| Fall semester, 2026 First-Year, Returning, and Graduate Students | Charges ready for viewing on or about July 15, 2026 Payment due August 5, 2026 |
| Spring semester, 2027 Returning and Graduate Students | Charges ready for viewing on or about Dec. 15, 2026 Payment due January 5, 2027 |
Trinity University accepts payment by cash, check, or money orders. Payment must be made in U. S. dollars drawn on a U. S. bank. You may make payment electronically (24/7) or in person at the Student Financial Services Office in Northrup Hall, room 332. Please do not send cash by mail.