An update on L.A. wildfire relief efforts at USC — for students

Dear Students,

As a follow-up to last week’s message from President Folt and Board of Trustees Chair Johnson on the Trojan Family Relief Fund, we are writing to share an update on the grant application process and other Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts at USC.

The Trojan Family Relief Fund grant application process is now open.

Students, faculty, staff, and postdocs who have been displaced by the wildfires and need support with transitional expenses, such as temporary housing, family care, and emergency supplies, are welcome to request a grant. For details, including eligibility and a list of frequently asked questions, visit the L.A. Wildfires Relief Grants page.

USC Admissions is offering flexibility for affected students applying to the university.

Undergraduate Admissions: For students and their families facing significant challenges from the L.A. wildfires, USC Undergraduate Admissions is offering flexibility with upcoming deadlines. If a student you know will not be able to submit their application by the Jan. 15 Regular Decision deadline, please encourage them to reach out to their admission counselor to discuss an alternative option.

Graduate Admissions: Students applying to a graduate program are encouraged to contact the program to which they are applying as soon as possible to discuss their situation.

The following resources continue to be updated to keep you informed on the latest.

The community resources page is kept up-to-date to provide USC community members displaced by the fires with the most current resources available to them. The page includes a list of evacuation centers and temporary housing options, animal shelters, state and federal assistance links, USC benefits, vendors offering discounts, information on state and federal assistance, and more.

The USC Emergency site, the central hub for information impacting our university community, provides the latest operational updates from USC.

We appreciate your continued resilience and spirit of community as we navigate such devastation at the start of a semester. Please know that the university is here for you. Be well and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Monique S. Allard, vice president for student life

Andrew McDonnell Stott, vice provost for academic programs and dean of the Graduate School