Masters of Professional Writing Program

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Financial Support

Financial Aid

Please contact the USC Financial Aid Office for information on the following federal and private programs:

  • Federal Work-Study Program
  • Federal Perkins Loan
  • Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized or Unsubsidized)
  • Federal Graduate and Professional Student PLUS Loan
  • Private Financing

Please contact Student Financial Services for information on the 10-installment USC Payment Plan.

For more information on external funding sources, visit www.finaid.org and www.fastweb.com.

Tuition benefits for USC employees

The USC Tuition Assistance Program provides USC tuition payments for eligible faculty and staff and their spouses or registered domestic partners and children. The amount of tuition payment varies based on who is taking the class, the type of class, and the maximum number of units eligible for assistance. Tuition assistance is limited to tuition, and does not apply to any fees. Please click here or contact Natalie Kaylor, MPW Student Services Advisor, for more information on how to apply for tuition assistance.

Assistant Lectureships

A limited number of highly competitive Assistant Lectureships are available through the undergraduate Writing Program. MPW applicants should indicate their interest in applying for an Assistant Lectureship in their Personal Statement. Assistant Lectureships include a stipend and tuition remission.