How-To Videos

The following videos cover a range of topics, including how to apply for and receive financial aid, understanding how the financial aid process works, and submitting documents to our office.


Introduction to Your Financial Aid Summary

This video will walk you through the Financial Aid Summary tab of your FAST portal.

Your FAST Portal: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

This video provides a general overview of the “Satisfactory Academic Progress” section of your FAST portal.

Your FAST Portal: Loan History

This video provides a general overview of the “Loan History” section of your FAST portal.

USC Financial Aid and Managing the Cost of Attendance

This webinar recording covers various aspects of USC billing and payment, as well as options for financing your education.

How to Submit Documents: Current Students

This presentation for current students provides step-by-step instructions for submitting documents.

How to Submit Documents: Prospective Students

This presentation for prospective students provides step-by-step instructions for submitting documents.

Uploading Your Documents

This presentation provides step-by-step instructions for uploading your documents to the Financial Aid Office.

Faxing Your Documents

This presentation provides step-by-step instructions for faxing documents to our office.

Sharing Documents with Your Parents

This presentation provides step-by-step instructions for sharing documents with your parents or family members.

Introduction to the Planning Worksheet

This video will introduce you to the “Planning Worksheet”, available through your FAST portal.

Applying for Federal Direct Loans at USC

This video will walk you through the steps necessary to complete your Federal Direct Loan application and receive your loan funds.

Using Veteran Education Benefits at USC

This video can help ensure that you receive any GI Bill® education benefits, as well as any financial aid, for which you may be eligible and help you manage the payment of your student fee bill at USC.