Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
If you begin your studies in the 2023-2024 academic year, your tuition for the DSW@USC program will be approximately $89,754, not including fees.
| Plan of Study | Program Type | Semesters | Total Units | Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DSW – Standard Track | Full Time | 9 | 42 | $89,754 |
DSW – Accelerated Track | Full Time | 7 | 42 | $89,754 |
View the complete tuition breakdown below of your DSW tuition and fees.
Financial Aid
DSW@USC students are eligible to apply for certain types of funding. USC Financial Aid Office will provide you with the details of applying for financial aid, understanding your financial aid award and properly securing all of your loans. Please visit the USC Financial Aid website for detailed information regarding important dates and deadlines as well as downloadable forms to complete your financial aid application. Please note that FAFSA deadlines for students in the on campus program are not applicable to online students.
Federal student aid is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. International candidates should explore funding options in their home countries. Many employers offer tuition benefits, including tuition reimbursement and low-cost loans. Based on each candidate’s country of residence, they may also have access to education loans through private lenders. To discuss your funding options, contact an admissions counselor at 877-700-4679. For more information about federal financial aid, visit the USC Financial Aid website.
Scholarships
The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work does not currently offer scholarships specific to DSW@USC students. However, DSW@USC students may apply for any USC scholarships. Please note that all scholarships are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the scholarships page to see what’s available.
Contact an Admissions Counselor today with any questions at 877-700-4679,
or fill out a brief form to request more information.
Calculating Your Costs
In order to determine your cost for the year, please reference the 2022-2023 unit charges and multiply the number of units you anticipate enrolling in by the per unit rate, unless you are enrolled in 15-18 units for which you are charged the flat rate. With this, you must add the applicable mandatory fees to your tuition cost to determine your actual fee bill for the year.
2023-2024 Unit Charges
$2,137 per unit rate for students enrolled in 1-14 units.
$31,734 is the flat rate for students enrolled in 15-18 units.
Note: Mandatory fees are estimated at $225 for the 2022-2023 academic year. All units and fees are charged per semester. Mandatory fees do not include books or housing.
2023-2024 Student Health Insurance:
Fall 2023: $1,765
Spring/Summer 2024: $3,388
Visit the USC Student Health Website for updates on the latest insurance rates.
Students enrolled in six units or more will be automatically charged for health insurance. Health care fees are charged twice a year. Students may submit a request to waive the health care charges if they do not wish to participate. More information regarding the waiver criteria can be found here.
- Your cost of attendance will be determined by USC’s Financial Aid Office (FAO) and will reflect tuition, unit rate or flat rate, and all mandatory fees.
- Information on applying for federal student aid programs, including student loans and work study, can be found by visiting the USC Financial Aid website.
- You must apply for Virtual Academic Center scholarships through the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. The school scholarships indicated will be determined separately from the USC FAO and may not be included on your initial financial aid award letter from the FAO.
- Tuition and fees are charged per semester; all aid is disbursed in halves per semester.
- A nonrefundable $200 commitment fee is due upon enrollment, which is applied toward your first semester’s tuition charges.
- All financial aid amounts are subject to change.
DSW Tuition Chart – Standard Track (9 semesters)
| Semester | Units | Estimated Tuition | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
2 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
3 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
4 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
5 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
6 | 6 | $12,822 | 6 units x $2,137 unit rate |
7 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
8 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
9 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
Total Semesters: 9 | Total Units: 42 | $89,754 | 42 units x $2,137 unit rate |
DSW Tuition Chart – Accelerated Track (7 semesters)
| Semester | Units | Estimated Tuition | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | $19,233 | 9 units x $2,137 unit rate |
2 | 9 | $19,233 | 9 units x $2,137 unit rate |
3 | 9 | $19,233 | 9 units x $2,137 unit rate |
4 | 9 | $19,233 | 9 units x $2,137 unit rate |
5 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
6 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
7 | 2 | $4,274 | 2 units x $2,137 unit rate |
Total Semesters: 7 | Total Units: 42 | $89,754 | 42 units x $2,137 unit rate |