USC Financial Aid

Parents

Who Receives Financial Aid

Carlos Solorzano

“My parents were not comfortable with me taking out big loans for my undergraduate years, so USC Financial Aid, along with the Presidential Scholarship, has given me the opportunity to succeed.”

Meets Cost of Attendance With:

Presidential Scholarship, Latino Alumni Association Scholarship, University Grant, Stafford Loans, parental contribution.

Tips to Make USC More Affordable:

Live in the dorms, have a scholarship.

Because of financial aid at USC, I have been able to:

“I have been able to actually go to college. My parents were not comfortable with me taking out big loans for my undergraduate years, so USC Financial Aid, along with the Presidential Scholarship, has given me the opportunity to succeed.”

Video: Meet Carlos and learn more

Meet more Financial Aid recipients

Ezra Yu

“I have been able to enjoy an undergraduate experience not many people of my background get to have — a world-class education.”

James White

“I have been able to comfortably achieve my degree without having to worry.”

Lynn Johnston

“The Financial Aid Office was incredibly helpful and generous when I explained my circumstances. ”

Whitney Camarena

“I have been able to attend my first-choice university.”

Dora Gerardo

“Without financial aid, I can't imagine ever being able to attend such a great institution. Financial aid was the deal-breaker between USC and other universities.”

Juan Luis Bravo

“I have been able to: attend USC with great peace of mind.”

Sherry Chan

“I've been able to be a student without constantly worrying about the burdens of finances and tuition. I know that it's more than possible to make the payments with the financial help that USC offers.”