Financial Aid--What Portion Would be Loans?

[Columbia_Student]

<p>It’s University Grant and not University Scholarship. I think it’s based on need.</p>

<p>[USC</a> Financial Aid - Grants & Scholarships - Undergraduate - New and Continuing Student: Need-Based Grants](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/needbased.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/needbased.html)</p>

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The following grants are awarded based on financial need: </p>

<p>UNIVERSITY GRANT
Grant funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, room, board or other educational expenses.</p>

<p>Eligibility
You must be pursuing your first bachelor’s degree and meet all application deadlines and eligibility requirements. Only full-time students may receive the full University Grant. Half-time students who demonstrate sufficient USC-determined financial need and meet all application deadlines may be eligible for limited University Grant funds. You must re-apply every year. </p>

<p>Obtaining your funds
Grant funds are automatically credited to your student account.</p>

<p>Renewing your grant
You must reapply every year by the deadline and meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for a University Grant in future years. Your award amount may change, based on your USC-determined financial need, housing plans, enrollment and the timing of your financial aid application.

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