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Financial Aid

Approximately 90 percent of our MSW students receive some form of financial aid. Options for financial aid include federal loans, work study funds, stipends and scholarships.

For information about the financial aid application process, deadlines and downloadable forms, visit the USC Financial Aid Office website. To ensure maximum financial aid eligibility, complete all financial aid documents by the deadlines, regardless of your admission status. If you have questions, please call 213.740.1111 or visit the contact page on the USC Financial Aid Office website.

Following is information about tuition, fees and sample financial aid packages for MSW students in Year 1:

2-Year Program
Year 1

Tuition & Fees:
$39,270 based on the 2009-2010 tuition rate and estimated fees

A sample financial aid package includes:
Federal Stafford Loan
(maximum $20,500 per year)

Federal Perkins Loan
(maximum $2,500 per year)

Federal Work Study
(maximum $6,500 per year)


3-Year/4-Year Program
Year 1

Tuition & Fees:
$17,387 based on the 2009-2010 tuition rate and estimated fees

A sample financial aid package includes:
Federal Stafford Loan
(maximum $20,500 per year)

Note: Mandatory fees are estimated at $1,799 for the 2009-2010 academic year.

To calculate the full costs for the 3-year or 4-year program, refer to the semester unit totals in the Curriculum Snapshot. In the second and third years, when enrolled in 8 or more units per semester, students may be eligible for a Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Work Study as well.

Note: You are responsible for notifying the USC Financial Aid Office of any special circumstances that may affect your financial status. For example, if you expect your income to substantially decrease once you begin full-time enrollment at USC, you may submit the Income and Expense Student Form, along with supporting documentation. This form can be found in the "Forms" section of the USC Financial Aid Office website.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online every year after January 1. USC's school code is 001328.

Dual degree students may be eligible for additional funding through the other school to which they are applying.