<p>Is he planning to also falsify his tax returns? Tax information must be submitted to USC as part of a financial aid application.</p>
<p>The FAFSA is a FEDERAL application for FEDERAL student aid.
Are you expecting that someone would say that fraud is a good idea? Good for you for questioning the wisdom of it - NO, he really should NOT do that.
No, USC Merit scholarships are not need or income based. They are MERIT based. As proof, please consider that merit scholarship interview invitations are sent BEFORE the financial aid deadlines.</p>
<p>Again, attempting to defraud the US federal government and USC is NOT a good idea.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>