International students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens cannot recieve certain types of financial aid. However, other sources of aid are available.
You can submit your financial aid documents after the deadlines. Submitting these documents after the deadline, however, can significantly delay USC's ability to notify you of your financial award in a timely fashion.
DEADLINE*
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As Soon As Possible! |
Profile |
Register for and complete the Financial Aid PROFILE as soon as possible. Complete the PROFILE using your best estimates of income. Enter USC’s CSS School code: 4852.
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As Soon As Possible! |
FAFSA |
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. Use your best estimates of income. On your FAFSA, fill in USC’s Federal School code: 001328.
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March 2nd |
Federal Tax Returns |
You can submit your tax information online through our form at "My Financial Aid & Documents." You should subbmit complete copies of your and your parents’ signed federal income tax returns including all schedules and W–2 forms. If you and/or parents not legally required to file a federal income tax return you must submit a Student and/or Parent Non-Filing Statement Form. |
March 2nd |
Apply for a Cal Grant |
If you are a California resident, a Cal Grant is worth approximately $9,700 annually at USC. Have the registrar at the school you currently attend or have most recently attended complete a Cal Grant GPA Verification form and submit it to the California Student Aid Commission as soon as possible. GPA Verification forms are available from your high school or the college you currently attend.
Transfer Students Who are Currently Receiving a Cal Grant: If you received a Cal Grant at your previous college, you will need to transfer the grant to USC by posting a school change at WebGrants for Students at www.csac.ca.gov.
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Ongoing |
Respond to Requests |
Please be sure to promptly respond to all requests for additional documentation by the USC Financial Aid Office. If you have any questions about the requested information, please contact the Viterbi Office of Admission & Student Affairs at (800) 526-3347.
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Ongoing |
Track Your Status |
You can monitor the status of your financial aid application online via My Fin Aid & Documents. You are able to track your submitted documents and retrieve additional financial aid forms through OASIS. Your initial login the e-mail address you use to receive USC communications; your password is your ten-digit USC ID Number.
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About Two Weeks After an Admission Decision is Issued
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Award Notification |
If you met all deadlines and eligibility requirements, you will be notified of your award about two weeks after you receive an admission decision. Notification will be sent to your permanent address, and your award will also be viewable online at My Financial Aid & Documents. |
*You can submit your financial aid documents after the deadline. Please complete the financial aid process as soon as possible to facilitate timely notification of your financial aid award.
