Types of Financial Aid

Undergraduate financial aid includes grants, merit scholarships, loans and Federal Work-Study. It can be awarded according to a student’s and family’s financial need (need-based) or according to the cost of attendance (non–need-based).

  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Athletic Awards
  • Federal Work-Study & other employment
  • Loans

Visit the Types of Aid section on financialaid.usc.edu for more details.