In addition to loan and work study programs administered by the USC Financial Aid Office, we also encourage you to explore the following scholarship and loan forgiveness resources:
School of Social Work Scholarships
The USC School of Social Work offers supplemental financial assistance to students whose financial need cannot be adequately met through need-based loans.
• MSW Scholarship Application
Scholarships awarded to students enrolled in eight or more units with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary based upon need and academic merit. *International students and continuing part-time students are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
• Post-9/11 GI Bill - Yellow Ribbon Program
Students who meet the specified criteria can earn tuition awards of $20,000 through a matched scholarship program with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
University Scholarships and Fellowships
Many USC-affiliated organizations offer competitive scholarships to qualifying students who demonstrate merit, financial need and campus and community involvement.
• USC Scholarships and Fellowships (Partial listing)
Professional Organization and Foundation Resources
This is a partial listing of scholarship funds available to social work and graduate-level students, some of which promote community building, social justice and other social work-related ideas.
• American Association of University Women
• American Society on Aging
• Council on Social Work Education
• Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Jeannette Rankin Foundation
• National Association of Social Workers Foundation
• The Point Foundation
Loan Forgiveness Programs and Resources
Below is a list of federal loan forgiveness programs to help individuals minimize their overall student loan debt after graduation.
• Federal Perkins Loan Cancellation
• Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Income Based Repayment Plan
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
• National Institute of Health
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
