Is this true for USC Financial Aid?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Stanford</a> offers middle-class tuition break - Los Angeles Times</p>

<p>According to this article in the LA Times, USC practically pays the $34,000 tuition for students that have a family income of less than $40,000. The rest of the $15,000 for room & board, books, etc. are left for the student to pay.</p>

<p>Is this actually true? As stated on my CSS Profile and FAFSA, my parents actually do make less than $40,000 a year. Does that mean my net cost would be $15,000? In addition, I'm a California resident and I receive Cal Grants. The Cal Grant for USC would offer me $9,700. So overall, I'd actually only have to pay $5,300 out of my own pocket/loans. Do you think this actually works out?</p>

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<p>You'd probably pay even less than that if your parents income is less than $40K per year. USC offers VERY good financial aid to those who are qualified.</p>

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<p>Holy S*** that's good..</p>

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<p>If I have to pay much less than $5,300, I'm pretty sure I will consider USC then, despite the fact that I'm a Spring admit.</p>

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<p>Additionally, you'll get out of SC in 4 years or less. Not necessarily true at the school across town ;)</p>

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<p>Are you really sure about that? I'm majoring in Biochemistry. Most people, including my cousin at Stanford, even tell me that as a Biochem major, I'd have to graduate in 5 years.</p>

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<p>Sorry, I have no info. re: biochem... I do know that not only do most students graduate in 4 years or under, many graduate with TWO degrees. My d could have graduated after 3 years, but is graduating in May with two degrees. USC is all about breadth/depth and really promote learning in different areas, if possible. Check out their website regarding Renaissance Scholars.</p>

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<p>we'll see if it's actually true in a couple weeks when i get my FINAID letter..</p>

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<p>Notaznguy: USC makes everything a four year program, except architecture. In my case, USC makes most of my Engineering classes 3 units so I can fit as many in my schedule as possible so I don't have to stay an extra year. It sucks because it's a heavier course load, but at least I will graduate at 22.</p>

<p>I hope you do come to USC. By the time you're a sophomore, being a spring admit won't really matter at all.</p>

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<p>notazn...do u know when they send out finaid for spring admits?...its also gonna be part of my decision.</p>

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<p>ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Then I should get lots of fin aid hopefully! I didn't even take a look at USC because it's just too expensive. Now I can't wait to see my financial aid package. Does anyone know when will we get it?</p>

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<p>deut - 2nd week of april</p>