January 1, 2010

As early as January 1, 2010, you should begin the financial aid application process by completing the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. USC Federal School Code is 001328.  Complete all student sections. In addition, students who wish to be considered for the Pharmacy Health Profession Student Loans (HPSL) and Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS) must complete Parents’Information Section on the FAFSA.

Settlement month – spring semester loans should credit to students’ USC account 10 days prior to first day of classes.

February 1, 2010

This is the deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Complete the 2010-2011 Graduate Supplemental Form for Pharmacy Students and fax it to the Financial Aid Office.  You can download the form from http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/forms/forms2.html .  For fax instructions, visit
www.usc.edu/contactfao.

April 15, 2010

If you wish to be considered for the Pharmacy Health Profession Student Loan (HPSL) and the Loan for Disadvantaged Students (LDS), you must fax copies of the student’s (and spouse’s, if applicable) and parents’ 2009 federal tax returns to the Financial Aid Office. For fax instructions, visit www.usc.edu/contactfao.

June 2010

For your loan funds to disburse on time, apply for your Stafford Loan, Graduate PLUS Loan or Private Financing. To apply for your loans please visit http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/loans/.

July 2010

All Students: First-time borrowers must complete your Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note online.

All Students: First-time borrowers must complete your Graduate PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note online.

All Students: First-time borrowers must complete online entrance loan counseling. For details, visit http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/loans/ .

Students who qualify for the Pharmacy Health Profession Student Loan and the Loan for Disadvantaged Students must complete your Master Promissory Note.  Please wait for e-mail from webmaster@ecsi.net with instructions on how to accept and sign for these loans electronically.

August, 2010

Settlement month – fall semester loans should credit to students’ USC account 10 days prior to first day of classes.