<p>Some finacial aid info:
-USC administers one of the largest financial aid programs in the U.S.
-60% of USC students receive need-based financial aid
-USC guarantees to meet 100% of **USC-determined need **for admitted students</p>
<p>USC uses both the FAFSA and CSS/Profile to determine financial aid eligibility. They distribute Federal aid (Pell Grant, Stafford/Perkins loans/Plus loans, Federal Work/study) using the FAFSA and Federal guidlines, and they distribute institional aid (USC grants) using the CSS/Profile and their own formula.</p>
<p>Be sure you meet ALL DEADLINES. The 100% or USC-determined need guarantee does not apply if you miss ANY deadlines.</p>
<p>FAFSA and CSS/Profile deadline:
February 2nd, 2010.
Please start these forms well in advance of the deadlines as you may find you need to get more information to complete them. If your parents have not filed taxes at that point, they can complete the forms using estimates and update when they file. DO NOT MISS DEADLINES. [USC</a> Financial Aid - Applying & Receiving Financial Aid - Undergraduate - New Students](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/newstudents.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/newstudents.html)</p>
<p>Our family’s personal experience is that USC is very generous with need-based financial aid.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>(Did I mention that you should not miss any deadlines???)</p>