by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will you pay to attend USC? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of Southern California the GI Bill® will cover.
Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at University of Southern California is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Southern California should not be more than $31,324.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $80,151 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $48,827 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $31,324 |
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of Southern California will not be fully covered. University of Southern California charges $60,275 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $60,275 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $40,040 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While University of Southern California participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
University of Southern California awarded a total of $3,165,454 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 388 veterans for an average award of $8,158 ($16,317 after government matching).
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of Southern California. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
| Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All | unlimited | $12,000 | $28,040 |
| Graduate | Engineering | 4 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | Gerontology | 2 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | Public Policy | 5 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | School of Business | 45 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | School of Education | 15 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | School of Law | 5 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | School of Occupational Therapy | 2 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
| Graduate | School of Social Work | 120 | $20,000 | $20,040 |
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $1,995, University of Southern California falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $1,995 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $1,995 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Southern California thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $8,916. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $18,676 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $27,592 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $8,916 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Southern California estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,200 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $200 |