Alloki Mayur Bhatt, M.S. Computer Science
Alloki used the USC Payment Plan to finance her tuition. She also earned wages working part-time in an on-campus job.
To determine your eligibility for federal and university financial aid, complete the Citizen and Non-Citizen Verification Form.
If you do receive financial aid funds while at USC, you will need to complete the W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Form.
With its global outlook and location in a proudly multicultural city, USC offers a warm welcome to international students. Citizens of more than 130 countries comprise 17 percent of the university's student body.
Only U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible for certain types of financial aid. However, other sources of aid may be available to international students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
Students in USC doctoral programs receive extensive financial support that enables them to devote full attention to their studies.
Financial Aid Eligibility
U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens only
- Federal aid (financial aid from the U.S. government)
- University-based financial aid
- Application fee waivers
international students
Undergraduates
- Merit-based scholarships
- On-campus work (not including Federal Work-Study).
- Off-campus work, with permission from the Office of International Services. Please note that off-campus work authorization is very limited.
- Private financing. In most cases, students will need to apply for financing with a co-borrower who is a credit-worthy U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. (Contact lenders directly for citizenship requirements).
Graduate and Professional School Students
- Awards from your academic department or professional school (Contact the Graduate School)
- On-campus work (not including Federal Work-Study).
- Off-campus work with permission from the Office of International Services. Please note that off-campus work authorization is very limited.
- Private financing. Contact lenders directly for citizenship requirements. (International students are not eligible for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.)