<p>And to answer:
Financial aid is awarded based on the information on your CSS/Profile. The maximum amount of aid any student is eligible for is :</p>
<p>Cost of attendance - expected contribution = need</p>
<p>USC uses the CSS/Profile to determine need, so your FAFSA EFC does not apply, except to determine your eligiblity for Federal aid. It would be a good idea to use the institutional method calculator at the College Board website to get a rough estimate of how much Profile schools will expect you to contribute.</p>