View the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement which states that students enter into a binding agreement upon class registration and agree to pay associated tuition and fees.

What is the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA)?

The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA) provides important information to students about the financial policies associated with their enrollment at the University of Southern California (USC). This agreement sets forth the expectations for payment and policies related to, among other things, non-payment, collections, communications, and financial aid. The agreement also describes the University’s business processes. By signing the agreement, students acknowledge they have read the FRA and agree to its terms.

What if someone else is responsible for paying my account (i.e. university aid or a sponsor and/or employer)?

All students are ultimately responsible for their student account, including any unpaid balances should a third-party payer fail to make payments. In addition, students typically accrue charges on their student account which may not be covered by university aid or a sponsor (e.g. parking tickets, health center charges, housing damages, etc.). Therefore, completing the FRA is an acknowledgement of a student’s responsibility for their student account.

What if I don’t accept the FRA?

All students must indicate their acceptance of the agreement in order to be enrolled at the University of Southern California.

Can I get a copy of the FRA?

You may download a copy of the agreement here.