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Hi, I’m Brooke! I’ll be managing the chat today. Feel free send questions here in the chat and I can bring it to the attention of the Admissions Counselor. In case you want to know more about me here’s my bio: https://gould.usc.edu/academics/degrees/jd/ambassadors/

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Hi I have a follow up question about parents’ income. I did graduate from college but my parents still help me with my rent and other living expenses. Does this affect my ability to receive financial aid for fafsa application?

Can we apply for fafsa grants?

I heard that after college no grants any more

Thanks for confirming

If you have excellent credit is it possible to get a lower fixed rate? Say 790+

Not with the federal government

If you go private? Or all those variable?

So there's no institutional grants, but admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships; are there any institutional need-based scholarships at USC?

Does LSAT score influence scholarship allotment provided by Gould during the application decision process?

Thank you so much! I apologize for all the typos. 😂

What is the average amount of debt that Gould students graduate with?

Do you suggest that prospective students try to pay back all of their undergraduate federal loans before attending law school?

Although USC Gould does not currently offer need-based awards, more than 95% of students receive a merit-based scholarship with the average being $37, 000 for this current enrolled class. The range was from $15k - full tuition.

If admitted to USC Gould, how long after being notified of the acceptance are you expected to receive your financial aid package information? Thank you!

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when do we have to commit to the scholl?

Hi, I’m {name}. I’ll be managing the chat today. Feel free send questions here in the chat and I can bring it to the attention of the Admissions Counselor. In case you want to know more about me here’s my bio: https://gould.usc.edu/academics/degrees/jd/ambassadors/

Excuse that typo!

@Brittany - The deposit deadline to secure your spot in our class is May 1st, 2022.

What is the typical cost for books and supplies each semester? @Brooke

is the LRAP available only for those who pursue public interest/service careers?

Will ED admitted applicants still be considered for merit scholarships? Or does “the 50 percent tuition scholarship” comprise the entire scholarship package?

@Amado, USC factors books and supplies into the total CoA that you will receive in your financial aid summary

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Thank you so much for your time!

I appreciate all of the wonderful information!

Hello! For ED applicants, if 50% tuition is the maximum award you receive, does this mean you can finance the other 50% through loans? or are scholarships available ?

Thanks!

Thank you

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Are students more likely to receive financial aid in the ED pool or regular decision ?

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