<p>Hi Tommy,</p>
<p>It looks like you are a current sophomore in high school - it is good that you are looking into this well in advance of submitting applications. Yes, USC offers need-based aid as well as merit scholarships and need-based aid can be coordinated with scholarships to meet USC-determined need. PLEASE note that USC uses the CSS/Profile, which considers assests the FAFSA does not including home equity, to calculate USC-determined need and so the amount you are expected to contribute may differ from your FAFSA EFC (and by “differ,” I mean it will probably be more).</p>
<p>USC need-based financial aid packages contain Stafford loans ($5,500 freshman year, $6,500 soph, $7,500 each Jr and Sr) and work-study. In addition there is a summer earnings expectation for students. More information on applying for need-based financial aid here: <a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/newstudents.html”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/newstudents.html</a></p>
<p>Good luck</p>