Pay close attention to deadlines—we recommend that you submit all forms and other documents two weeks before the deadline—and respond to any additional requests from USC within 30 days. To monitor your status, log on to My Financial Aid & Documents.
To receive financial aid, students must: be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, be admitted to USC, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be in default on prior loans.

APPLYING FOR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid for graduate students at USC includes the Federal Stafford Loan, Graduate PLUS loan, Perkins Loan and Work Study. Need-based aid and financing is described on this page. Eligible students may also receive graduate fellowships and assistantships, and scholarships from USC and outside agencies. See the Grants & Fellowships section of this website.

To be considered for Federal Work Study and/or Perkins Loan, students must submit the FAFSA and Supplemental form by May 5, 2008, enroll in 8 or more units per semester, and meet a financial need requirement, In addition, for Perkins Loan, students must (1) have borrowed a Perkins Loan at USC in the prior year or (2) be enrolled in one of the following programs: Masters of Arts in Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nurse Anesthesiology, Physician Assistant Practice or Social Work.

Students who wish to only be considered for Federal Stafford and/or Graduate PLUS loans need not meet the deadline but should apply at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the academic year to ensure that loan proceeds will be available by the fee settlement date.