<p>You may have misunderstood the call. It was likely from a scholarship panel, not financial aid. Alumni scholarships, Town and Gown, the Topping student aid fund - are some of the scholarships that may interview applicants (and there are more). There is no interview for financial aid unless they have questions about your financial situation.</p>
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The reason they “consider” applicants for financial aid is because the applicants submitted a FAFSA and a CSS/Profile. Applicants who do not submit those forms do not receive need-based aid.</p>
<p>There is no interview for financial aid, and “stats” are not considered. The information on the FAFSA and CSS/Profile are evaluated and a package is put together based on an accepted student’s USC-determined need. A panel is not involved.</p>
<p>More information on USC Financial aid: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid-2010-a.html?highlight=faq+financial+aid[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid-2010-a.html?highlight=faq+financial+aid</a></p>