I just wanted to point out again that I’m NOT an international under USC standards. I’m a US citizen studying abroad, and I am thus eligible for financial aid. I also want to point out once again that I believe USC has any obligation to pay for or even remotely support the cost of attending the interview. This thread was meant literally as a question, I was simply confused as to what the process would be for internationals if you read my posts carefully. However, at this point my parents are willing to make the sacrifice. Thanks for all your (mostly) friendly and helpful advice guys.