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As USC seeks the most academically promising students, inclusive of families with significant financial disadvantage, we anticipate that many QuestBridge applicants will qualify for an Expected Parent Contribution (EPC) of zero and that this will remain so throughout a student's four years of College study.
The scholarship described below will be automatically renewed for four years of study for College Match Scholars, but students will still need to submit applications for Federal Financial Aid each year.
Scholarship Details
These numbers are based on costs for the 2011-2012 school year. Amounts will change slightly from year to year, but as the cost of college increases, the scholarship packages will correspondingly increase.
Glossary of terms appearing in scholarship package details
| Annual Cost of Attendance |
| Total |
$57,876 |
| Tuition |
$42,162 |
| Room & Board |
$12,078 |
| Books & Supplies |
$1,500 |
| Travel |
$580 |
| Personal |
$900 |
| Required Fees |
$656 |
| How Costs Are Covered (Annually) |
| Total |
$57,876 |
| Grants |
$52,876 |
Federal Work-Study
|
$2,500 |
Parental Contribution
|
$0 |
Student Summer Work Contribution
|
$2,500 |
Student Savings
|
0%
|
Student Loan
|
$0 |
Outside Scholarships
USC allows outside scholarships for QuestBridge Scholars to replace the student contribution, rather than scholarship, in a financial aid award. Outside scholarships in excess of the student contribution will reduce the USC QuestBridge scholarship aid that would otherwise be provided.
Health Insurance
USC requires all students to have health insurance, either through a parent or another plan. If student is not covered by a parental plan, the USC scholarship will be increased to pay for the student health plan.
Other Details
Students may replace the student income/summer savings expectation with loans. Students will also be required to submit a FAFSA by February 2, 2012 to determine their eligibility for federal aid. California Residents will be required to apply for a Cal Grant by March 2, 2012. Students will also be required to submit required tax documents by March 2, 2012. Federal and State aid will replace the USC QuestBridge Scholarship.
