D.C. Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students participating in immersive academic programs at the USC Capital Campus are eligible for their regular USC Financial Aid package during the academic year. Additionally, students may apply for the Epstein Family D.C. Student Experience Scholarship for experiences throughout both the academic year and the summer. This scholarship provides stipends to students with demonstrated financial need pursuing programs focused on protecting democracy, combating antisemitism, or supporting the lives of veterans through policy and research. More information is available here.

Living in D.C.

Living in D.C. provides students with unique opportunities to experience city life in a place that is unique from Los Angeles — from more humid summers to colder winters, walkable city blocks, public transportation and beyond.

Participating in a program at the USC Capital Campus provides students the opportunity to “study abroad” in our nation’s capital. Schools will provide advice on packing and preparing for your time in D.C. if you are participating in an academic program. If you are planning to be in D.C. for a summer internship, please note it gets hot and humid! Pack light clothes, bathing suits and rain-friendly clothing.

The nation’s capital is easy to navigate. There are many vibrant neighborhoods to explore during your free time, and the city is very walkable. When public transportation is necessary, Uber and Lyft are easy to use, and the Metro can get you around quickly and safely. If you plan to use the Metro frequently, we recommend purchasing a SmarTrip® card to get the lowest fares.

Housing

USC partners with Turnkey Housing Solutions, a full-service corporate housing provider serving the Washington, D.C. area.

Turnkey provides safe, easy, and convenient group housing for USC students, with fully-furnished apartments, including furniture, housewares, utilities, cable, wireless Internet access, swimming pools, fitness centers, common areas, and much more.

Activities in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is full of events and activities for students to participate in, including visits to District of Columbia institutions, meetings with local alumni and many opportunities to engage at the USC Capital Campus.

Below are a few recommendations and resources for activities in the D.C. area:

• Events at the Capital Campus (contact us or subscribe to our newsletter for information on upcoming events)
• Tour Capitol Hill
• Tour the Pentagon
• Visit the White House Gardens
• D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival
• Embassy and Cultural Events
• Time Out D.C.