<p>Hi everyone, some friends of mine who live in LA and are fans of that UC that is in LA, told me that I may not get into USC based solely on the fact that I don't have rich parents. Now I know this used to be the case for USC but they now meet 99% of Financial Need and the avg aid package is 27,000 a year. I don't believe this is true and someone who has a personal bias for USC would lie about something like this. What do you think my chances are disregarding the fact that I can't afford to go there without financial aid.</p>
<p>Major at USC: Broadcast Journalism
2nd Choice: Communications</p>
<p>GPA at Hofstra University(private in NY): 3.87(before Fall 05 this is what was sent to USC)
Currently:3.72(after Fall 05)
Credits:57(including 9 from AP classes in HS, 69 after Spring 06)
Extracurriculars/Honors/Jobs: Secretary of Delta Chi Fraternity
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Select Choir(2 semesters)
Pep Band
multiple Drama productions
FWS Student Assistant in Athletics
TNL(on campus television show)
Hofstra Filmmakers Club
Hofstra Men's Club Volleyball team
Honors College Associate</p>
<p>I applied for broadcast journalism as a transfer too! I got in as a freshman but couldn't afford it...the aid was pretty generous but no where near enough... (they don't use financial aid as a factor in admission though)...I've saved up a bit and my grandparents are going to help me now but I've decided I really want to go there even if it means paying loans forever... I hope I get in as a transfer! Maybe we'll see each other there! good luck!</p>
<p>I dunno how much they offer on average, but i know they meet student's needs 100 percent and they are need blind. Not everyone can afford 40k so i'm really banking on USC's financial aid packet, which, i hear is very generous.</p>
<p>Stats from collegeboad(it's actualy 28,000, my mistake)</p>
<pre><code>* Average percent of need met: 99%
* Average financial aid package: $28,371
* Average need-based loan: $3,767
* Average need-based scholarship or grant award: $18,919
* Average non-need based aid: $12,134
* Average indebtedness at graduation: $19,131
</code></pre>
<p>When I wen to transfer day on Jan 27 there was a financial aid demonstration, the guy explained that they take 44,000(estimated cost of attendance, factorin g in 32,000 tuition and books, and housing and transportation) and subtract your EFC from that. My EFC is 53 as of right now according to the FAFSA. The way the guy explained it was. After they get that number that is your USC need. If you have a certain amount of financial need you'll first recieve the Perkins Loan and the Stafford Loan Work Study and the Pell Grant and SEOG Grant. If you are a California resident you could get a Cal Grant, if not you get a USC grant and he said they basically just give you free money to make up the difference. If your parents make a decent income then the aid may not be as high as 28,000 but if you are below the poverty line as I am then it could be that high or even higher. Kaitlyn did u go transfer day on the 27th of January. Good luck everyone. Fight On!</p>
<p>How much financial aid would you receive if your EFC is 53 (this number is very low, and basically needs lot of their assisstance for supporting your college fee)?</p>
<p>No, I didn't go to transfer day. I visited the campus and did all that when I applied to go as a freshman so I didn't need to go again. It costs a lot to fly out there so I'm just going to wait and find out if I'm accepted first...I will probably go to a later transfer day in the spring if I get in (fingers crossed!!!)</p>
<p>A whole lot. I talked to a girl who transferred from Pace Univeristy in NY her EFC was 0 she got 27,000 in a USC grant alone plus Pell Grant SEOG Grant and Perkins and Stafford loan. They have the money to give and they do it.</p>
<p>Then i would assump that she receive $27000+ pell grant $4000+ SEOG Grant $?? + loan $?? but roughly the grants alone cover the tuition fee already huh</p>
<p>Well when I went to the transfer day finacial aid presentation the number they use to calculate your need is 44,000 so they factor in 32,000 for tuition plus like 6 or 7 thousand for room and board plus books and transportation.</p>
<p>I transferred to USC and i DIDNT GET ONE PENNY of financial aid. All my roommates are transfers and none of them got aid as well. I think its generally tougher for transfers to get aid, but goodluck.</p>
<p>Did u have financial need? If you're parents have any kind of decent salary Im usre its tough. I am below the poverty line with what my single mother makes, so if i get in I should definitely get some aid.</p>
<p>Yeah I went to USC as a freshman, got like no financial aid- cause my parents are in the upper middle class bracket- so I didn't get FAFSA except loans, etc. Anyways, my sophomore year USC was nice enough to give me $5000 Associate Scholarship for having good grades- merit scholarship. The good thing about transfers is that you'll only be paying 2 years of tuition, but nevertheless, DON'T COUNT ON getting too much money from USC. Oh yeah, they have raised the tuition like 6% every year for the past couple years and I have heard that they will continue to raise...which just perpetuates the cycle of keeping USC a school of Spoiled Children.</p>