Parents

Who Receives Financial Aid

Dora Gerardo

“Without financial aid, I can't imagine ever being able to attend such a great institution. Financial aid was the deal-breaker between USC and other universities.”

Meets Cost of Attendance With:

University Grant, Cal Grant A, Federal Pell Grant, Norman Topping Student Aid Scholarship, Dean Scholarship, Latino Alumni Scholarship, USC Latino Alumni Scholarship Match, Federal SEOG, outside scholarship, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.

Tips to Make USC More Affordable:

Apply to as many scholarships as possible, not have a car on campus, apply for financial aid.

Because of financial aid at USC, I have been able to:

“attend a world-class university. Without financial aid, I can't imagine ever being able to attend such a great institution. Financial aid was the deal-breaker between USC and other universities.”

 

 

Meet more Financial Aid recipients

Student profile: Ezra Yu

Ezra Yu

“I have been able to enjoy an undergraduate experience not many people of my background get to have — a world-class education.”

Student profile: James White

James White

“I have been able to comfortably achieve my degree without having to worry.”

Student Profile: Lynn Johnston

Lynn Johnston

“The Financial Aid Office was incredibly helpful and generous when I explained my circumstances. ”

Student profile: Whitney Camarena

Whitney Camarena

“I have been able to attend my first-choice university.”

Student Profile: Carlos Solorzano

Carlos Solorzano

“My parents were not comfortable with me taking out big loans for my undergraduate years, so USC Financial Aid, along with the Presidential Scholarship, has given me the opportunity to succeed.”

Student Profile: Juan Luis Bravo

Juan Luis Bravo

“I have been able to attend USC with great peace of mind.”

Student Profile: Sherry Chan

Sherry Chan

“I've been able to be a student without constantly worrying about the burdens of finances and tuition. I know that it's more than possible to make the payments with the financial help that USC offers.”