General Information

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Industry Tuition Deferment Program was established to assist students working in industry with the "up front" payment of tuition and mandatory fees if their companies reimburse after the semester is over and upon presentation of the final grade. The program only applies to tuition and mandatory fees. This program will also defer the DEN surcharge. Other fees such as parking will not be deferred.

• You must be an Admitted or Limited USC DEN student
• You must be an employee of a company that provides tuition reimbursement benefits at the rate of 75% or more
• Your company must approve your participation in the tuition deferment program

• Complete the Promissory Note (with credit card payment for $30 non refundable service charge)
• Obtain an authorization letter:
  • Letter must indicate your approved participation in the deferment program and state that the company's tuition reimbursement benefits at the rate of 75% or more
  • Letter must refer to the specific semester of the deferment
  • Letter must be printed on company letterhead and signed by your manager or human resources representative
• Mail the Promissory Note and authorization letter to:
  
  Susanna Sahakian
  USC Viterbi School of Engineering
  Distance Education Network
  OHE 106, MC 1455
  Los Angeles, CA 90089-1455
  
  NOTE: Documents must be originals - DO NOT FAX. There will be a $30.00 non refundable service charge required for each semester of participation. The deferment will NOT be processed until the Promissory Note, letter and credit card payment are received.

Application Deadline [back to top]

Students must mail their completed documents to the Distance Education Network before the drop/add deadline for each semester.

Next Steps [back to top]

Upon receipt of the correct documents and credit card payment, USC staff will defer your tuition and mandatory fees. Any other fees, such as parking, or health services will not be deferred. You will receive a Statement of Account each month from the University.

Payment Deadlines [back to top]

Failure to pay the deferment balance in full will result in the accrual of late fees and finance charges which the School of Engineering cannot waive.

Financial Obligation to the University [back to top]

Every individual student has a financial obligation to the University and is responsible for paying the tuition and fees to USC by the due date, even if the student does not receive the company's reimbursement for any reason. All other University policies, procedures and deadlines applicable to students in general apply also to students on the Industry Deferment Program. If you have any questions about University practices and whether they apply to you, please contact us immediately.