Scholarships and Work-Study can help pay the bills. Physics students may apply for a number of scholarships which are available to USC students in any major area of study. President's scholarships are available to entering freshmen, continuing students and transfer students. The LaMotte Scholarship will soon be available for students majoring in physics. You can get practical physics experience and get paid, too, if you qualify for the University's work-study program.
Some students tutor or set up labs.
Others repair equipment or help out during lab time.