<p>I had the same experience last week when I called Financial Services last week to enquire about payment of fees for my daughter. The people who answered my first two calls were clue less but during the third call I was suggested to remit about 50% of the expected tuition/other fees (including housing, meal plan, health insurance) as this would cover the cost of the first term. </p>
<p>They suggested to pay a round figure now as it may take them about 2-3 weeks to confirm international wire transfer payments. The deadline for USC to receive funds is Aug 20 so we are planning to arrange our remittance this week.</p>
<p>I was told USC can accept payments via credit card if the card is issued in USA. So this will not really be an option for most international students. </p>
<p>You can see the estimated cost at
[USC</a> Financial Aid - Applying & Receiving Financial Aid - Undergraduate - Costs](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/costs.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/costs.html)
This site also has a link that gives the wire transfer details but it appears that the site may be down now. From what I remember the transfer has to be arranged to USC`s account with Bank of America. Hope this helps!</p>