<p>I know that USF is a private school and that tuition is up in the high $30,000 range, but does the financial aid do good job in making attendance of school affordable with EFC's below $15,000 for example.</p>
<p>If you have good grades and test scores, you will qualify for a USF scholarship of at least $7,000. USF will also award you a grant if your FAFSA indicates that you qualify. The balance will be loans, which is the norm at most schools. Tuition plus room and board is more like $50,000, not $30,000 unfortunately. It is a good idea to apply to at least 5 or so schools and then compare financial aid packages. Good luck!</p>
<p>thanks momof3D, I’m a transfer student looking into some private schools that can be generous with financial aid so that expenses while attending aren’t so high. Public universities are on my radar, but I’m keeping an open mind at the same time to privates.</p>