Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition and fees are due upon registration regardless of the date on which your classes begin. The due date is printed on the registration confirmation. Tuition is the same for resident and non-resident students. Students taking courses for audit (V), pay the full tuition rates as in regular sessions, and are permitted only in courses for which they are registered. Auditors are not required to participate in class exercises (discussions and examinations); they receive no grades or credit.
Registration is not completed until the student’s bill has been paid or settled by deferment. Bills found not to be in compliance with this policy will be subject to the applicable late fees.
Tuition*
| Regular Session, per unit | $1,010.00 |
| Business M.B.A. (full-time), M.B.A. for Professionals and Managers, and M.S., Business Administration, per unit | 1,037.00 |
| Graduate Cinema-Television, per unit | 1,074.00 |
| Graduate Engineering, per unit | 1,067.00 |
| Law Session, per unit | 1,349.00 |
| Pharmacy Session, per unit | 1,028.00 |
| Master of Real Estate Development, per unit | 1,120.00 |
| There is no flat fee during summer sessions. |
*Tuition rates are subject to change without notice
For rates on other sessions not published here, please contact the academic department offering the course(s).
Individual Music Lessons
| Six-week session: | |
| 1, 75-minute lesson a week | unit rate (1) plus 300.00 |
| 2, 75-minute lessons a week | unit rate (2) plus 600.00 |
Fees
Mandatory Fees
| Student Health Service, per week | 13.00 |
| maximum (12 weeks) | 156.00 |
| Student Programming Fee (dental trimester students only) | |
| Undergraduates | 59.00 |
| Graduates | 39.00 |
Optional Fees
Parking Fees (contact Parking at 740-3575 for current rates)
Special Fees
| Graduate Record Examinations
Required of all applicants for master’s and
doctoral degrees. General test scores must be submitted before
admission as a graduate student. For current fees and test dates,
contact Educational Testing Services at (800) 473-2255. | |
| Publication Fee
For microfilming and binding doctoral dissertation and publishing abstract | 113.00 |
| Thesis Fee
For microfilming and binding master’s thesis and publishing abstract | 50.00 |
| Special Subject and Unit Credit by Examination
one half the per unit rate regardless of the units per course | 505.00 |
| Transcript | |
| Unofficial | 5.00 |
| Official | 8.00 |
| USCard Replacement Fee | 18.00 |
Mandatory Student Health Insurance
The university requires that ALL students carry supplemental health insurance. This will help to cover the cost of health care that cannot be obtained at the Student Health Center should emergency services or hospitalization be required. All students carrying six units or more are automatically enrolled in, and charged for, the USC Student Health Insurance Plan. Those taking less than 6 units may enroll in this plan at the Student Services Office located in Parking Structure D. For more information, call (213) 740-0551 or visit our Web site at www.usc.edu/uphc.
Payment of Fees/Deferments/Sponsored Agency Awards/Salary Deduction
You may pay your bill via the Internet (USCe.pay), by phone (TIPS), by mail or in person. If you are paying by mail, please follow the instructions on your registration confirmation or monthly billing statement. Be sure to mail your payment early enough for the university to receive it by the settlement deadline.
USCe.pay allows you to manage your student account online. You can pay your tuition and fees by transferring funds from your savings or checking account, or by charging to your American Express, VISA, MasterCard or Discover card. You can also print e-receipts and view your billing statements or current account information. In addition, you can set up individual guest user access for parents or anyone else you choose so they can make payments on your account. For more information or to login to your account, visit www.usc.edu/uscepay.
Your account balance information and most recent transactions are also available online at www.usc.edu/oasis.
For account balance information and payment by telephone call TIPS (Touch-Tone Inquiry & Payment System) at (213) 740-7471. Outside the Southern California area call (800) 225-1222. TIPS accepts payments by American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover. Sorry, TIPS cannot accept checking/savings transfers.
More detailed information about student accounts, settlement options and procedures is available on the Web at www.usc.edu/sfs.
VISA/MasterCard/Discover/American Express
You should present the credit card (and parent’s written authorization if card is not in your name), as well as a valid driver’s license. Presentation to the Cashier’s Office of any credit card does not constitute payment of tuition and fees. Authorization must be obtained from the credit card institution in order to be posted to the student account. Declined authorizations are your responsibility. See “Change of Program/Petition Actions” and “Billing Information.”
Tuition Reimbursement and Deferment
In order to participate in the program you must have your supervisor or personnel officer write a memo on company stationery stating that you are employed by that company and will be reimbursed for tuition at the end of the term. A new letter is required for each semester.
You are required to pay a percentage of tuition plus 100% of all fees, including lab fees, plus a non-refundable service charge of four percent of the deferment amount. The balance of your tuition will be deferred until September 25, 2005. Interest is not charged during the deferment period.
If your account is not paid when due, it will be subject to additional finance charges. You will be required to sign a promissory note in order to receive the deferment. If you do not pay for the deferment by the due date, collection efforts will proceed against you, not your employer. Failure to complete the class or your termination from the company from which you expect to receive tuition reimbursement in no way nullifies this agreement. You are responsible for paying the deferment regardless of your grade(s) or employment status.
Salary Deduction
If students are full-time permanent employees of the university, they may use salary deduction as a means of paying for their charges. Students must obtain the appropriate forms from the Cashier’s Office. The forms must be completed fully to ensure proper processing.
Sponsored Agency Awards
Students with pre-authorization for third party billings from entities recognized by the university will have their agency credits printed on their Registration Confirmations. They will be required to pay any amounts not covered by the agency. If a credit is not printed on the Registration Confirmation, the student must bring an authorization from the agency to the Student Account Services Office. Approved agencies may include local, state and federal governments, private corporations, foreign governments and the United States Armed Services. Sponsored students must meet the terms and conditions agreed upon by the university and the agency. Agency billing is done as a convenience to the student and does not relieve the student of the obligation to pay should the agency fail to pay any or all of the bill.
Change of Program/Petition Actions
Students who petition to have their classes reinstated must pay all tuition and fees in advance.
If you have an outstanding deferment and a change of program results in a reduction of tuition or fees, your deferment will be reduced by the amount that the reduction exceeds your billing balance. If you subsequently have a change of program that results in additional charges, you must contact the department that originally provided the deferment or pay the new billing balance in full.
Finance Charges
Finance charges are assessed on all past due balances. The current annual rate is 12%, subject to change.
Returned Checks
A “returned check charge” of $25 is assessed for a check returned by the bank for any reason. Under California Civil Code #1719, a returned check may create a liability of treble (3 times) the amount owed, but not less than $100. Any returned items will void outstanding deferments, making all balances due in full immediately. The university may, at its option, cancel enrollment of any student whose check is returned unpaid by the bank. If the university does not exercise this option, the student will be responsible for all tuition and fees incurred. Students and parents should be aware that non-local checks may be held by the bank for the maximum time allowed by law. Please allow ample time for non-local funds to be made available by the date payment is due.
Billing Information
USC will no longer mail monthly billing statements to students beginning in summer 2004. You will receive email notification (addressed to your official USC email address) when your monthly billing statement is available on USCe.pay. According to USC’s computing policies (www.usc.edu/scampus/gov), email is the primary mechanism for sending official communications to USC students. By enrolling at USC, you agree to accept monthly billing statements via email.
Although we accept payments from third parties, you are ultimately responsible for settling all debts to the university by the appropriate deadlines. Non-receipt of a bill does not relieve you of this obligation. If you need a statement showing your tuition and fees, you may request a Registration Confirmation.
If any private parties (including family members) are assisting you in paying for your expenses and require a monthly billing statement showing tuition and fees before they will issue payment, it is your responsibility to register early enough to accommodate them. We recommend that you register a minimum of 40 days prior to the settlement deadline.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, we will not disclose any specific information about your student account to a third party (including family members) without your permission. You may file a waiver permitting USC to disclose information to specific individuals. The waiver form is available online at www.usc.edu/sfs.
Obligation for Payment
Request for registration constitutes a legal financial obligation to which you will be held liable if you do not follow the proper procedure to change or cancel your registration through the Office of Academic Records and Registrar. You must receive written confirmation (the Registration Confirmation form) to verify that your requested change has been made.
By registering, you agree to be held responsible for all tuition and fees, including, but not limited to, payments denied by the California Student Aid Commission, student loan lenders, agencies of the United States government, and agencies of foreign governments.
Tuition and fees for all students, including those whose tuition has been deferred, become an obligation in accordance with the provisions of the Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Policy as follows. Tuition and fees are due, in full, by the settlement deadline. Failure to make payments of any indebtedness to the university when due, including but not limited to tuition, deferred tuition, housing, student loans, lab fees, and USCard, is considered sufficient cause, until the debt is settled with the university to (1) bar the student from classes and examinations; (2) withhold diploma, scholastic certificate or transcripts; (3) bar the student from university housing; (4) suspend all university services and privileges; (5) suspend the student; (6) assign the student to a collection agency (students who have been assigned to an outside collection agency may be required to pay in advance for all future registrations and services); and (7) report the student to a credit bureau. This policy will be equally enforced against debts discharged through bankruptcy.
Permission to cancel enrollment does not constitute, nor shall it be construed as, a waiver by the university of a student’s financial obligation. You are still responsible for all outstanding debts and contracts with the university. Furthermore, a student must not have any delinquent financial obligations to USC at the time classes begin or his/her registration may be revoked.
Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition and fees are refundable only by processing a cancellation of enrollment or change of program application through the Office of Academic Records and Registrar and are entirely at the option of the university. Informing your academic department or your instructor does not constitute withdrawal from the course. All withdrawals must be processed by Web registration or through the Office of Academic Records and Registrar.
You will be held financially liable for all classes that appear on the face of the Registration Confirmation. It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from any class which you are not attending, including but not limited to: (a) classes which have been discontinued at the university’s option; (b) situations in which you never attended even the first class meeting. A 100% refund will be given through the last day to drop without a grade of “W” (see session codes, shaded column). There is no refund for classes withdrawn from after this date. Financial aid recipients who withdraw from all classes, see After the Drop/Add Period. In the event of a revocation of registration, 100% of any tuition paid for that semester will be first applied to any outstanding debt. Any remaining credit will be available for refund within six to eight weeks from the date of revocation. These policies are enforced equally for settled as well as unsettled registrations.