Hello,
The Emergency Scholarship application (Special Aid Scholarship) for current Rossier students in financial distress can be accessed here: https://usc.academicworks.com/ on April 1st. The Academic Works scholarship database is a resource for all Rossier students; however, the emergency scholarship application is for current (on-ground) students experiencing a financial crises that will negatively impact their continued enrollment. Our goal is to retain students and the emergency scholarship application will assist in prioritizing need. A complete scholarship application will include a letter of support from the Program Office to ensure the student has met with an advisor to discuss their situation.
Please distribute the Academic Works link to all Rossier students and encourage them to research and apply for non-USC and non- USC Rossier scholarships. For students who have reached out to you directly experiencing a financial hardship, please encourage them to complete the “Special Aid Scholarship.” Current students can access this link with their USC ID net log-in which is the same to access myUSC.
Please also share SALT https://www.saltmoney.org/register/index.html?WT.mc_id=CA-USC-V&oe=001328&br=00 which is a great financial planning resource for students. This resource is for new admits, current students and alumni. The FAO contracted with this company to provide one-on-one financial planning. Once a student creates a log in, counselors are able to view a student’s loan and debt history and provide helpful suggestions on how to fund their education and pay off their loans.