<p>USC uses the CSS/Profile to determine your need. The FAFSA EFC only applies to Federal aid. At your FAFSA EFC, that is $5,500 in Stafford Loans.</p>
<p>For USC grants, the FAFSA EFC is not used at all.</p>
<p>Please read the first two pages here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid-2010-a.html?highlight=faq+financial+aid+2010[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/839970-faq-usc-financial-aid-2010-a.html?highlight=faq+financial+aid+2010</a> . If you still have questions, you can search that thread or post a question on it.</p>