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USC · Grants & financial aid
Financial aid applications and special circumstances
Follow USC's aid application process and request review when unforeseen changes affect family finances. Submit supporting documentation for the circumstances.
Grants & aidEmergency support
Eligibility & details
Application requirements vary by student type; special-circumstance review does not guarantee additional aid.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Campus savings
Free software and scholarship matching guide
USC's Viterbi resource guide links to campus software and Scholarship Universe matching. Check student software access before buying an individual license.
Software & technologyScholarships
Eligibility & details
Software licensing varies by product; Viterbi-specific assistance is restricted to eligible Viterbi students.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Scholarships
Graduate assistantships and fellowships
Explore departmental assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. Qualifying assistantships can provide tuition credit and a stipend.
Graduate fundingScholarships
Eligibility & details
Graduate and professional students; competitive departmental selection and enrollment requirements apply.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Campus savings
Library course reserves
Check electronic and physical course reserves for assigned readings and materials before purchasing. Access depends on what the instructor places on reserve.
Books & course materials
Eligibility & details
USC course access and library borrowing rules apply.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Campus savings
Student Basic Needs programs
Find supplemental food, housing and financial support, including the Trojan Food Pantry, clothing resources and hardship funding navigation.
Food & housingEmergency support
Eligibility & details
Services supplement existing resources; each program has its own eligibility and availability.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Campus savings
Student U-Pass
Use USC's transit-pass program for unlimited rides on included LA Metro and partner services during an activated term.
Transportation
Eligibility & details
Qualifying USC students must register or renew each semester; check enrollment and covered-service rules.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Grants & financial aid
USC University Grant and other gift aid
Review USC's need-based University Grant and federal or state grant options. Different grants can replace one another within an aid package.
Grants & aidWork & service
Eligibility & details
Financial need, enrollment and program-specific requirements apply; grants are coordinated with other aid.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Scholarships
USC overseas-study scholarship directory
Research USC, partner-provider and U.S. government scholarships for overseas study, language learning and international experiences. Use the official directory to compare programs before planning travel costs.
Scholarships
Eligibility & details
Requirements vary by major, program provider, destination, citizenship and scholarship. Some government awards include service commitments; confirm each provider’s current terms and deadlines.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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USC · Scholarships
USC scholarships directory
Explore university, academic-school, outside and other scholarship routes. Review how additional awards affect an existing financial aid package.
Scholarships
Eligibility & details
Award criteria vary; report outside awards to USC.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings
529 plans and qualified education expenses
Read IRS guidance on qualified tuition programs and how education savings may be used.
Tax benefitsTuition & transferMilitary & families
Eligibility & details
Qualified expenses, distributions and tax coordination rules apply. Review current IRS guidance for your situation.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
Check Yellow Ribbon participation
Find out whether this VA program and a participating school can help with tuition beyond Post-9/11 GI Bill coverage.
Military & familiesGraduate fundingTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details
Requires the 100% Post-9/11 benefit level and a participating school's approval. School limits and available places apply; listing here does not confirm campus participation.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings
Compare the real cost of college
Find net-price calculators, College Scorecard and tools to compare financial aid offers and costs beyond tuition.
Tuition & transfer
Eligibility & details
Planning tools are publicly available. Estimates and aid offers differ; compare grants and scholarships separately from loans.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings
Education tax credits: AOTC and Lifetime Learning
Compare two federal education credits and use the IRS eligibility tool before claiming qualified expenses.
Tax benefitsTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details
Income, enrollment and expense rules apply. The same student cannot receive both credits for the same year; avoid double-counting expenses used for other tax benefits.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
Federal student grants
Explore federal grant programs and their application requirements.
Grants & aid
Eligibility & details
Requirements vary by grant; review the official provider's eligibility rules.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings
Find help with food, housing and essentials
Use the government benefits guide to research food, housing, health coverage and utility support alongside campus services.
Each program sets its own income, residency and household rules. Students may face additional restrictions; use the official agency's screening process.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
GI Bill education benefits
Explore VA education programs and compare benefits that may help with tuition, books and training costs.
Military & familiesGrants & aidTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details
Qualifying Veterans, service members and certain family members; eligibility, approved programs and benefit levels vary.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Learn how a completed AmeriCorps service term can lead to an award for qualifying education expenses or student loans.
Work & serviceGrants & aidTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details
Requires successful qualifying service and National Service Trust enrollment. Institution, expense, usage-period and lifetime-award rules apply.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
Start your free FAFSA application
Learn how FAFSA connects you with federal, state and campus aid, and find the official application and deadline guidance.
Grants & aidWork & service
Eligibility & details
Aid has separate eligibility and enrollment requirements. School and state priority dates may be earlier than the federal deadline.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid
Understand your financial aid options
Learn about grants, work-study, scholarships and other aid sources before comparing your options.
Grants & aid
Eligibility & details
Federal, state and institutional requirements differ.
Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.
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