How to Apply for Aid

Need-based financial aid and financing for graduate students is described below. Other funding options are also available:

Graduate Grants and Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Fellowships

To apply for financial aid, follow these seven steps:

1. Complete the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

Deadline: May 4, 2007

We recommend that you submit the FAFSA at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Complete the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application at www.fafsa.ed.gov, using your best estimates of your 2006 income (and your spouse’s income, if applicable). USC's Federal School code is 001328.

2. Fax the Keck School of Medicine Graduate Supplemental Form to USC.

Deadline: May 4, 2007

We recommend that you submit the form at least two weeks prior to the deadline.

Download and complete the Supplemental Form for Graduate Students, Keck School of Medicine. Fax it to the USC Financial Aid Office: (332) 442-2943.

3. Fax your 2006 federal tax return to USC.

Deadline: May 4, 2007

Fax copies of your 2006 tax return with all schedules and W-2 forms to the USC Financial Aid Office: (332)-442-2943. If you are not legally required to file a 2006 tax return, download and fax the Non-Filing Statement, Student, Keck School of Medicine instead.

4. Respond to additional requests within 30 days.

When we review your completed financial aid application, we may have additional questions. If so, we will contact you immediately. You must respond within 30 days, so that we will be able to reserve funds for you.

We are unable to reserve funds for students who are determined to be ineligible for financial aid, due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress, loan default, or citizenship or admission status. You will be considered for the funding that is available at the time you submit additional information or resolve the eligibility issue.

5. Receive notification of your eligibility.

If you are admitted and meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines, we will send notification of your financial aid eligibility within 30 days after your financial aid file is complete.

6. Monitor your status online.

Sign on to My Financial Aid.

7. Make sure you take your next steps to get your money.

Once you have received your financial aid eligibility, you need to ensure that your aid will be processed and delivered to your USC billing account in a timely manner. If you have been awarded a loan, you must formally apply for it. Next step: Applying for Loans.