Financial Aid
With the cost of higher education rising, college has become a
major investment for families. A degree from a top-flight university
is one of the few investment opportunities with an all but guaranteed
return. For this very reason, the University of Southern California
administers one of the largest financial aid programs in the nation.
Scholarships
The Gerontology program awards a number of merit-based scholarships
each year to outstanding Master of Arts in Gerontology and Master
of Science in Gerontology students. These awards vary from partial
tuition credit to full tuition and stipend. To be considered for
scholarships, a completed application for admission and the School
of Gerontology Graduate Financial Aid Application should be submitted
prior to February 1 (students entering in the fall and continuing
students), November 1 (new students entering in the spring), or
April 1 (new students entering in the summer).
Loans
The University of Southern California also participates in several
federal loan programs. Graduate students demonstrating high financial
need are considered for the Carl Perkins Loans and Stafford Student
Loans (formerly Guaranteed Student Loans), two low-interest loan
programs as well as College Work Study grants. Students who do not
qualify for these programs or continue to have financial needs are encouraged
to apply for Supplemental Loans for Students. To receive priority
consideration for these awards, applications should be submitted
prior to February 1 (students entering in the fall and continuing
students), October 1 (new students entering in the spring), or March
1 (new students entering in the summer).
Fellowships for Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy students
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