Financial Aid for International Students

[Bizziee]

<p>I am an international student applying to USC.
1. USC doesn't give out need-based financial aid to international students. Is that correct? If yes, then I don't need to submit CSS profile nor FAFSA?</p>

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<li><p>For the Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support in the Common App (<a href="http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/Part2_InternationalForm_1516.pdf"&gt;http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/Part2_InternationalForm_1516.pdf&lt;/a&gt;), what do I put down in the Yearly amount of support in US dollars? Do I just put down $64761 (the total estimated cost) since I won't be receiving any aid?</p></li>
<li><p>Also, how do I get "documentation of available funds (such as savings deposits, checking accounts, investment portfolios, or a signed bank letter verifying the ability to pay educational expenses)"? What are they looking for?
I'm confused </p></li>
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<p>:-S </p>

[Georgia_Girl]

<p>The university wants assurance in writing that an international student will have sufficient funds to support himself/herself for the academic year. I suggest you e-mail the financial aid office and ask for clarification. Which documents will fulfill the requirements? Banking systems vary around the world. </p>

<p>If you have a superb record academically, outside awards, a high level of accomplishments and top test scores do apply for the international merit scholarships. There are not many, but it does not hurt to apply. </p>