Tips & Resources
There are several resources available to help you better understand the financial aid process and your eligibility for aid. Please browse below to explore additional information, links and resources.
Federal Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid fafsa.gov
Complete and submit the federal form necessary to determine eligibility for federal student aid.
StudentLoans.gov studentloans.gov
Complete entrance and exit loan counseling. Register for or retrieve a forgotten FSA ID. Find information about various student aid programs and loan repayment options.
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov
Learn more about consolidating your federal student loans and the repayment options available to you.
National Student Loan Data System https://nslds.ed.gov
Log in with your FSA ID to view the current status of your federal student loans, their outstanding balances and who owns (services) them.
Scholarships
CollegeNET www.CollegeNET.com
College Search & Scholarships www.cappex.com
Fastweb www.fastweb.com
FinAid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans www.finaid.org
Red Kite myredkite.com
Scholarships.com www.scholarships.com
G.I. Benefits
Veteran Benefits www.usc.edu/financialaid/veterans
USC Office of Veteran Affairs www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/services/veteran-affairs/
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs http://www.va.gov
Learn more
Several financing options exist to help you pay your USC expenses. We encourage you to take advantage of the financial resources USC has to offer and are here to help answer any questions you may have. Financial aid counselors are available by phone, e-mail, or in person. For more information, please visit usc.edu/contactfao.