Frequently Asked Questions

The TLC board of directors met in early 2016 to review the financial status of the school. After several options were presented to address the financial concerns, the board voted unanimously to cease instruction as of May 7, 2016. That decision, although difficult, was made with the understanding that the efforts required for fundraising and new student recruitment to sustain the college were beyond reach. A subsequent announcement letter from the board was sent to faculty, staff and students.

The administration at TLC worked tirelessly to find transfer opportunities for those who would not graduate in the spring 2016 semester. Faculty met with each student to develop individualized plans and the administration worked with local four-year institutions on transfer agreements for qualifying credits.

Your Trinity Lutheran College degree is still valid and recognized as a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and will remain eligible for graduate programs. Ceasing instruction does not change this. Lutheran Bible Institute certificates also remain unchanged.

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Tacoma, WA is the custodian of the TLC/LBI-Seattle student transcripts and course catalogs (those that were available at the time TLC ceased instruction). Please contact the registrar’s office at PLU directly to request transcripts (www.plu.edu/registrar/) . There is a $10 charge.

E-mail: registrar@plu.edu

Phone: 253.535.7131

By appointment: Hauge Administration Building, Room 102, accessible via the Student Services Center front desk Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

If you currently have Trinity Lutheran College or the Lutheran Bible Institute-Seattle in your estate plan we encourage you to stay the course. With the continuation of the foundation your estate gift will ensure a college education and vocational service-learning experience for future students, allowing them to serve the world as God has gifted them. For details on how to include the Trinity Education Foundation in your estate plan, click here and our Executive Director will contact you within 24 hours .

The TEF is excited about its future and the opportunity to impact the lives of college students and their future to influence the world through their vocation. Scholarships will be offered in the areas of Ministry & Pastoral Leadership, Business Leadership, Seminary, and General. Funds will be used to support faith-based organizations that help students learn about their God-given opportunities to serve the world through their vocation. We’re grateful to God that there is opportunity for the Trinity/LBI movement to continue in this form!

The Trinity Education Foundation grants scholarships in the tradition of Trinity Lutheran College and the Lutheran Bible Institute-Seattle. The Trinity Education Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who come from a range of professional backgrounds and share both a history with Trinity Lutheran College and LBI-Seattle and a passion to see students thrive in their vocations, in the spirit of TLC and LBI-Seattle.

If you would like to make a financial gift to help support scholarships given by the Foundation you may do so by making a gift to Trinity Lutheran College, designated to the Trinity Education Foundation. 100% of your gift will flow from the college to the foundation. After the new legal structure for the foundation is determined and finalized it will then be registered to receive gifts directly, and you’ll then be able to give electronically. We will keep you informed when this happens.

You can send your gift to:

Trinity Education Foundation
215 West Mukilteo Blvd. Suite 205
Everett, WA 98203

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