School 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 School 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 $2,467  per unit. Expect an approximately 3 ‒ 5% tuition increase each year.

TOTAL = $2,467  x 49 units

Mandatory Fees

• Graduate student programming fee = $20 (charged per semester)
• Norman H. Topping student aid fund = $11 (charged per semester)

TOTAL = $31 for full-time students

Other Fees

• Student health center fee = $720 (optional for online students, charged to students with 6 units or more every semester)
• Student health insurance (explore fees and waiver information)
• Tuition refund insurance (explore rates and opt out instructions)

TOTAL = Varies

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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.