USC has a long tradition of meeting 100 percent of the USC-determined financial need for undergraduates who satisfy eligibility requirements and meet all deadlines.  Currently, more than 60% of USC students receive financial assistance in the form of merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, on-campus work, or low interest loans.

Applying for financial aid is a separate process from admission to the university.  The financial aid application process consists of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE, and copies of tax returns.  Please read Applying For & Receiving Financial Aid on the USC Financial Aid Website.

>> How to Apply for Financial Aid

The University will meet the full USC-determined financial need of admitted undergraduate students who satisfy all federal, state and university eligibility requirements and deadlines.  Financial aid consists of grants and scholarships, loans and Federal Work-Study.

>> Need Based Grants
>> Work Study & Jobs
>> Student Loans
 

The Viterbi School faculty and staff select candidates from an extremely selective pool to receive merit based scholarships.  Applicants pursue the most demanding curriculum and acheive at the highest level.  In addition to academic criteria a student's leadership, service and involvement are considered.  Awards are typically renewable for four years and range from $2,000 to full-tuition.

If you complete and submit The Common Applicaiton and USC Supplement by December 1st, you will be considered for our merit based awards.

Please see USC Financial Aid's Scholarship Page for details on each of the awards.

Additional Scholarship Programs are offered by USC affiliated groups (e.g. alumni groups) ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.  Each of these groups have different eligibility standards and application processes.  Please download the USC Scholarship Guide for a comprehensive list and instructions for each award.

>> Download the USC Scholarship Guide 2012-2013

 If you are admitted to the Viterbi School and receive a partial tuition award from Navy, Air Force or Army ROTC, you may also be eligible to compete for a supplemental grant from the School.

Detailed information including step-by-step instructions on how to apply, deadlines, and links to online forms is available at the USC Financial Aid website.

>> USC Financial Aid 

If you are applying for undergraduate admission for Fall 2012 - we suggest you submit your FAFSA and PROFILE by January 15, 2012, and all tax returns in Early March, 2012 to ensure you receive notification of your financial aid eligibility well in advance of the May 1 National Candidates Reply Date.

 

>> CSS Profile
     Apply available in the Fall, Apply as soon as possible.

>> FAFSA
     Apply on or after Jan 1 of your senior year.

 

You can monitor the status of your financial aid application online through My Financial Aid & Documents.  If you are new to the system, be sure to follow the sign up link for access.