<p>I have a really low EFC and I want to know whether or USC will give me significant need-based aid. Also will most the aid that they provide come in the form of grants in the form of loans?</p>
<p>how low is your EFC?</p>
<p>freshman year will the be the only year where you get the most grants
as you move up, your grants will slowly grow smaller as they are replaced with stafford loans</p>
<p>the maximum amount you get freshman year from stafford loans is $3500 subsidized, $2000 unsubsidized. sophomore year you get $5500 subsidized, $2000 unsubsidized. that means your grants for sophomore year will be $2000 less than freshman year. Your gratns get smaller as you receive a higher limit for stafford loans each year</p>