Financial Aid Office
Welcome to USC Financial Aid
USC is need-blind in its admission process, which means that a student’s ability to pay or interest in financial aid has no bearing on admission decisions.
You might be surprised to learn who receives financial aid at USC
Approximately two-thirds of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Start Your Application
The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available this fall. The deadline for Regular Decision applicants to complete the CSS Profile is February 5, 2025. Applications received by this date will be prioritized for review. We will, however, continue to review applications received after February 5.
Applying for Undergraduate Financial Aid
This section will help clarify and explain the financial aid application process for new undergraduate students and their parents applying for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Graduate & Professional Student Financial Aid
Although financial aid for graduate students is composed primarily of federal loans, other resources are available. Depending on your eligibility, you may receive Federal Work-Study, USC or outside scholarships, and fellowships or assistantships.
We are here to help you
Our full-time staff of trained professionals is available to assist you with your financial aid questions. There are several ways to contact us.
