How-To Videos

Click on a video to learn more about how to apply for and receive aid, understand how the financial aid process works, or to find out how to submit documents to our office.

Four students giving a presentation to their class in a greek theater styled room.

Introduction to Your Financial Aid Summary

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

Four students holding up their diploma at commencement to celebrate their graduation at the Coliseum.

Your FAST Portal: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

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

New USC students take part in a Spirt Rally featuring the Trojan Marching band and everybody cheers.

Your FAST Portal: Loan History

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

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USC Financial Aid and Managing the Cost of Attendance–Graduate Students

This webinar recording covers various aspects of USC billing and payment, as well as financing options for entering graduate students.

Viterbi undergraduate gives presentation at the research symposium outside of Vivian Hall.

How to Complete Online Forms and Upload Documents through FAST

This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete online forms, share forms with your parents, and upload documents.

Medical students at the Health Sciences Campus (Photo/Chris Shinn)

Introduction to the Planning Worksheet

This video will walk you through the “Planning Worksheet,” a budgeting tool available through your FAST portal.

Student in McCarthy Honors Residential College pridefully crosses street holding up

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.

McCarthy Quad – a rolling green space near the center of the University Park campus – is festooned in cardinal and gold as alumni and other fans gather for pregame picnics and festivities.

Applying for Grad PLUS Loans at USC

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

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Using Veterans 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.