<h2>My continuing effort to help you help yourselves: Using the “Search this Thread” feature (top right) of the <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid.html</a> , I found that question answered eight times! But I am very accustomed to searching threads and know what keywords to use, so I will go ahead and answer for you 
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<p>Based on the past fours years, financial aid applicants who submitted all materials (FAFSA, CSS/Profile by Feb 2, tax returns by March 2) on time can expect their award to post by about the end of the first week of April - so this year by April 6th or 9th.</p>
<p>Those who submitted tax documentation recently or who were asked for additional materials recently will begin hearing around the 6th or 9th of April and that will continue through the third week of April. Those who submitted the FAFSA and/or the CSS/Profile late will begin hearing after on-time applicants are taken care of.</p>
<p>As May 1st approaches if you have not received your award or are appealing your award you can (and should) ask for an extension of your commitment deposit deadline from USC. It will be granted, but be sure to get it in writing (such as in an email). Other schools may or may not grant an extension based on your not receiving your USC information. If the school you would attend will not grant an extension, make your deposit on-time to that school to be sure you have an option if USC turns out to be unaffordable.</p>
<p>In general, though it is stressful to wait, USC manages to get all the packages out before May 1st, though some of the late applicants will be very close to that deadline. Be sure to have your back-up plan at the ready.</p>