Financial Aid at USC

alamemom
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:43:04 +0000

The work/study might be a bit higher (possibly $3,000), but yes, the need based portion will have about $8,000-$8,500 in loans and work/study, and the rest is generally grants. Of course, your family will also have to pay the EFC (which may be higher than your FAFSA-generated EFC because USC uses the Profile/CSS) from income and savings. USC will also offer PLUS loans to help with the EFC, but that is not part of your need-based award.

Don’t give up on USC until you see their offer (and are accepted, of course!) there were many students posting last year who were very pleased with the grants they received. Just be patient!

Good Luck!!!