<p>It is to my knowledge that National Merit Finalists who indicate USC as their first choice institution is granted half tuition scholarship (presidential).</p>
<p>I checked my financial aid tab, and all I have is a 4k University Scholarship and 5k loan (which I do not want...).</p>
<p>Does anyone have any idea when USC will add in the NMF money?</p>
<p>As I answered in another thread, you will receive information about the NM Presidential scholarship in the next few weeks (by mid April-- at least a week or two before you need to decide on a school). You should receive a letter about the scholarship and you need to initial and sign the acceptance of the scholarship. The NM 1K scholarship will also be listed on this letter.</p>
<p>Your financial aid package is usually not complete until they send you an email saying it is complete.</p>
<p>You can decline any part of your financial aid (you can decline the 5K in loans).</p>
<p>If you have not heard anything about the NMF Pres by mid April, do contact USC and ask about it.</p>