Educational Counseling Program Costs
Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. For the Educational Counseling program, merit-based scholarships range from $15,000 to $30,000. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.
Tuition
The 2026-2027 tuition fee is $2,420 per unit. Expect an approximately 3 ‒ 5% tuition increase each year.
TOTAL = $2,420 x 40 units
Mandatory Fees
- New student fee, graduate (on-campus program) = $55 (charged first semester only)
- Student health center fee = $720 (optional for online students, charged to students with 6 units or more every semester)
- Graduate student programming fee = $40 for on-campus students, $20 for online students (charged per semester)
- Norman H. Topping student aid fund = $11 (charged per semester)
- Student transportation fee (on-campus program) = $151 (charged per semester)
Total = $977 for on-campus students, $31 for online students
Other Fees
- Student health insurance (explore fees and waiver information)
- Parking fees for on-campus students (monthly, semester, and daily rates available)
- Tuition refund insurance (explore rates and opt out instructions)
TOTAL = Varies
Financial Aid
USC offers various methods for paying for graduate school, including installment plans, tuition prepayment plans and long-term financing options. The USC Financial Aid Office (FAO) can help you navigate applying for financial aid, understanding your financial aid award and properly securing all of your loans.
Financial Aid for International Applicants
If you are an international student studying in your home country or in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa, you are not eligible for need-based federal student aid programs. You may be eligible to seek employer assistance or scholarship opportunities in your home country.
Scholarships
USC Rossier can help make your degree more affordable. Explore our scholarship options.
Start Your Application
Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. For the Educational Counseling program, merit-based scholarships range from $15,000 to $30,000. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.
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Contact:
Beverly V. Yanuaria, ME
Assistant Director, Office of Admission and Scholarships