<p>Hi, I'm considering applying to USC as a sophomore transfer but I have a few questions. </p>
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<li><p>Are there any scholarships available to those who transfer after 1 year?</p></li>
<li><p>If I am not awarded any scholarships is it still possible to attend USC if FASFA and the CSS profile determines that I have a low EFC and high need?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks for any help.</p>
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<li>Most of the continuing student scholarships are awarded by the individuals schools and/or major programs. I don’t know about transfer scholarships, so I would wait until some of the more knowledgeable posters step into this thread. I have not, however, heard of transfer student scholarships.</li>
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<p>This doesn’t mean you can’t get any scholarships. There are thousands of outside (non-USC) scholarships you should begin applying to. Some scholarships are small and a $500 prize might not seem like much – but if you manage to win several $500 scholarships, you could cover a portion of your housing, a class, etc. </p>
<p>If you are accepted and enroll at USC, you can also win scholarships for USC students in your second semester and your junior/senior years.</p>
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<li>Yes. USC is very generous in its financial aid. You could get a grant (like a scholarship, but need based and you don’t repay it) or a combination of grants and loans that covers your cost of attendance.</li>
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<p>Late but Thanks for the post Zelda F., anyone else please let me know if they do have scholarships for transfers after 1 year. I’m glad that USC is generous in financial aid however if I don’t/can’t receive any scholarships.</p>