For information on your estimated cost of attendance, contact your school’s Financial Aid Office.

Complete these steps to apply for the Federal Stafford Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan programs, as well as Keck School of Medicine Need-Based Aid. Other funding options, such as merit-based scholarships, private financing programs, and a short-term payment plan, are also available.

1. By April 15, 2009, complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online USC’s Federal School Code is 001328. Students who wish to be considered for Keck Need-Based Aid must complete all student and parent information sections.

2. By April 15, 2009, complete the Supplemental Form for Graduate Students, 2009-2010 and fax it to the Financial Aid Office. For faxing instructions, visit www.usc.edu/contactfao. On your form, indicate option #1 if you wish to be considered for Keck Need-Based Aid in addition to the Federal Stafford and Graduate PLUS Loan programs. Indicate option #2 if you wish to be considered for ONLY the Federal Stafford and Graduate PLUS Loan programs.

3. By April 15, 2009 If you wish to be considered for Keck Need-Based Aid, all students must fax copies of the student’s (and spouse's if applicable) and parents’ 2008 federal tax returns to the Financial Aid Office. For faxing instructions, visit www.usc.edu/contactfao.

4. Respond to requests for additional information within 30 days.

When we review your completed financial aid application, we may request additional documents. Failing to respond will result in a delay and may impact your ability to settle your fee bill.

What happens Next?

If you are admitted and meet all eligibility requirements we will send you notification of your financial aid eligibility. The information will also be available to you online at My Financial Aid & Documents. You must complete the next steps to apply for loans to ensure that your funds are processed and available by the tuition and fee settlement deadline.

Important Note: Documents submitted to the USC Financial Aid Office become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the student or duplicated for any purpose.