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Be sure to browse Filmschool.org's archive of past USC SCA applications in our Application Database. For additional information, contact:

SCA Office of Admissions & Student Affairs
Phone: 213.740.8358
Fax: 213.740.4013
Student Affairs: studentaffairs@cinema.usc.edu
Admissions: admissions@cinema.usc.edu

USC Financial Aid
(213) 740-4444, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST (M-F)

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