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.

How Financial Aid Works

This video will introduce you to the basics of qualifying, applying for, and receiving financial aid.

Introduction to Your Financial Aid Summary

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

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Your FAST Page: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

This video provides a general overview of the Satisfactory Academic Progress section of your FAST page.

Your FAST Page: Loan History

This video provides a general overview of the Loan History section of your FAST page.

Paying for College – Graduate Students

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

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How to Submit Documents

This presentation covers the step-by-step process for submitting documents for current students.

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Uploading Your Documents

This presentation covers the step-by-step process for submitting documents via document upload.

Faxing Your Documents

This presentation covers the step-by-step process for submitting documents via fax.

Sharing Documents with Your Parents

This presentation covers the step-by-step process for sharing documents.

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Introduction to the Planning Worksheet

This video will walk you through the Planning Worksheet available through your FAST page.

Applying for Federal Direct Loans at USC

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

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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.

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.

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Financing Your USC Education – Graduate Students

This presentation provides general financial aid information that applies to graduate students. It covers the Cost of Attendance, how to fund your Cost of Attendance, and how to apply for Financial Aid.

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