November 3, 2025
The university is closely monitoring the current and future impacts of the federal government shutdown on our community of faculty, students and staff. We will provide updates on this webpage as needed.
Financial Aid
For the fall, financial aid has already been distributed, and no impacts are expected at this time. Students facing any hardship or those with specific concerns should contact the Financial Aid Office for support.
Research
The Office of Research and Innovation has posted its latest guidance here, and will add updates as needed. Any concerns specific to your area can be addressed by your Department of Contracts and Grants team.
Visa processing
F-1 and J-1 visa processing for our international students and scholars falls under the government’s fee-based services, which we expect to continue running largely uninterrupted. H-1B visa and permanent residency applications, however, will be partially impacted, which in turn could affect international faculty and staff.
Students and scholars with questions can reach out to the Office of International Services. Faculty and staff inquiries should be directed to the Office of Faculty/Staff Visa Services.
Healthcare
At this point, government funding for programs like Medicare and Medicaid are largely continuing during the shutdown, except for telemedicine reimbursements for Medicare patients. We do not expect a significant impact on our healthcare operations.
Student Supplemental Food Resources
We are continuing to closely monitor the usage and inventory at the Trojan Food Pantry, available for enrolled students. We have increased non-perishable food items to help with potentially higher demand. Students on our Health Sciences Campus can utilize the Food Pantry at UPC.
University Support Resources
Should you have a specific concern that requires immediate assistance, please reach out to Campus Support and Intervention. Our faculty and staff can also reach out to the USC WorkWell Center to access mental health wellness support.