How-To Videos

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

How Financial Aid Works

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

Financing Your USC Education

This presentation covers scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and low-interest loans, including eligibility and application procedures. You can also learn about the USC Payment Plan and other strategies for managing your family’s contribution.

Introduction to Your Financial Aid Summary

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

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

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 submitting documents via document upload.

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Faxing Your Documents

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

Newal Osman, left and her cousin Dina Ibranim roll a cart to load up by Trojan Hall on move-in day at USC in Los Angeles, CA. Aug. 20, 2014. Photo by David Sprague

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 page.

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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 will detail how to receive any GI Bill education benefits and/or financial aid you may be eligible for, and help you manage the payment of your student fee bill at USC.