Campus Visit Award

If you meet the eligibility criteria below, a $500 award will be applied to your fall 2026 tuition. You will receive an updated financial aid award prior to May 1st which includes the Campus Visit Award.

Eligibility

• You must be a new, incoming fall 2026 undergraduate student (first-year or transfer student)
• You must have attended an official campus visit between January 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026 (for first-year students) or June 1, 2026 (for transfer students), OR
  • Attended an official on-campus admitted student event (e.g. Destination USF, Meet USF, or visited a USF class), OR
  • Attended an admitted student reception in your city
• You must check in with the Office of Admission so that we may make note of your attendance
• You must submit your deposit by May 1 (first-year students) or June 1 (transfer students)
• This award applies only for the fall 2026 bill. For example, if you defer your enrollment to a future term, you will not receive the award.
• The $500 award is considered institutional aid and will be applied to tuition only. It may not be applied to any other charges on your bill (e.g. housing and meals, fees, etc.). Additionally, the award may not be applied in cases where the balance of your tuition is less than $500 (for example, if your tuition is fully covered by scholarships or tuition remission benefits).

The $500 Campus Visit Award is NOT:

• It is not a reduction of your enrollment deposit
• It is not a cash refund

What to expect

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you will receive an updated financial aid award prior to May 1st including the Campus Visit Award. You will receive the bill in July, after you enroll for fall 2026. Fall 2026 bills are due August 1.

Questions?

If you have further questions, please contact us at financialaid@usfca.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus community!