<p>Shinywing – for '09-10 the USC cost of attendance included:
$1,500 Books and supplies
$896 Personal and Miscellaneous
$580 Transportation</p>
<p>I don’t see a 2010-11 figure yet – but there might be one on your award letter. I would expect that each of these items has increased a little bit for next year. You can call the USC FA office as ask what their cost of attendance is if it is not on your letter.</p>
<p>The costs built in for books, personal, and transportation are not costs you or your family would pay USC – you buy those things as they’re needed, and they are often an area where students can significantly economize. </p>
<p>It looks like you got a GREAT financial aid package from USC – congratulations!</p>