Question about Financial Aid and Merits?

I was just accepted to USC and filed my FAFSA today (I thought I did it for the priority deadline, but guess not). Is it still possible to earn aid even though I submitted it so late?

Also, if I didn’t receive any indication or letter that I have earned any merit scholarships, does that mean my only hope for $ is through financial aid?

If you submitted your app by Dec 1 deadline, you will be considered for other merit scholarships than the big ones (like Trustee and Presidential). I think scholarship/FA decisions come a few weeks after so you might get something!