<p>My friend’s S who was interviewed did have his travel expenses paid (but not his dad’s who came with him). He was awarded Trustee. My D’s friends also interviewed & got President’s. My S was not invited to interview but because he was a NMF, he was given the NMF Presidential. Some years, they just fly an interviewer to HI & interview all the scholarship candidates, it just depends. The school will let you know whether you’re invited for scholarship interviews or not. Just because you’re not has no bearing on whether you’ll be accepted or perhaps get another scholarship like leadership or dean’s. I have been impressed with the generousity of USC’s merit award program, just wish their tuition & fees were lower.</p>