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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Food & housingEmergency supportMilitary & families
Eligibility & details

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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