Merit-focusedMerit aid
Los Angeles, California
University of Southern California
USC does not offer need-based aid to international applicants; eligible international applicants may compete for merit scholarships.
Research checklist
- Institution type
- University
- Application plans
- Early Action, Regular Decision
- Testing policy
- Test-optional for the 2026-27 academic year; verify before applying.
- English tests
- Verify approved exam routes on official page
- Fee waiver
- Review official application instructions.
- Themes to investigate
- Engineering, Arts, Business, Los Angeles