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

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 student body.

International students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are ineligible for certain types of financial aid. However, other significant sources of aid are available—especially at the graduate level. For more information, visit the USC Office of International Services and see Web resources on this website.

Students in USC doctoral programs receive extensive financial support that enables them to devote full attention to their Ph.D. 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), with permission from the Office of International Services. Your job must begin after you start your first semester of study at USC.
  • Private financing. In most cases, students will need a credit-worthy co-borrower in order to obtain funding through private financing (contact lenders directly for citizenship requirements). Applying with a credit-worthy co-borrower may substantially reduce interest and fees on a private financing loan.
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), with permission from the Office of International Services. Your job must begin after you start your first semester of study at USC.
  • Private financing (contact lenders directly for citizenship requirements). International students are not eligible for the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan.
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