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Welcome to the official Twitter for the University of Southern California’s Financial Aid Office!

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New graduate students: Review your next steps for financial aid: financialaid.usc.edu/graduat…

Next Steps

Discover the crucial steps to secure and manage your financial aid at USC. Explore funding options, manage family contributions, and address special circumstances.

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While international students are not eligible for need-based financial aid, we’re here to help you explore other available options and resources.
USC encourages early applications for merit-based scholarships and suggests exploring payment plans via Student Financial Services.

ALT USC encourages early applications for merit-based scholarships and suggests exploring payment plans via Student Financial Services.

USC Office of International Services offers resources to explore employment options and compare private financing choices for students.

ALT USC Office of International Services offers resources to explore employment options and compare private financing choices for students.
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Continuing undergraduate students: Log in to your FAST portal to ensure your financial aid application is complete. If additional documentation has been requested, please submit it within 10 business days. financialaid.usc.edu/fast

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Did you know your enrollment level affects your financial aid eligibility? If you plan to enroll less than full-time, contact us to learn how this may impact your aid: financialaid.usc.edu/contact…

Help & Contact

Contact the USC Financial Aid Office for assistance with your financial aid questions. Find answers online or email us through the askUSC portal. Log in to FAST to submit documents securely.

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Admitted transfer students: Visit your FAST portal to track the status of your financial aid summary for the upcoming year. financialaid.usc.edu/fast

FAST

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Are you a current graduate student enrolled in the summer semester? If you need additional funds and haven’t already done so, be sure to submit your loan requests as soon as possible. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
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Did you know most types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and tuition assistance benefits, are transferrable to official USC-sponsored study-abroad programs? Learn more: ow.ly/LL4R50YP8zr

Overseas Programs

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Scholarships are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Here are some helpful scholarship tools and tricks!
USC guide emphasizing the importance of researching, preparing, and meeting scholarship deadlines with tips on essay writing and proofreading.

ALT USC guide emphasizing the importance of researching, preparing, and meeting scholarship deadlines with tips on essay writing and proofreading.

USC encourages students to continue applying for scholarships and reuse essays by adjusting them as needed.

ALT USC encourages students to continue applying for scholarships and reuse essays by adjusting them as needed.
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The Financial Aid Office is closed in observance of Memorial Day on May 25. We will re-open for normal business hours on May 26.
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Studying at another institution this summer? You may still be eligible for aid: ow.ly/J14250YP8xl

Consortium Agreements

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Don't forget to check the Drop/Add deadlines for your summer classes by clicking on “View More” for each course on classes.usc.edu!
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Graduates: Consider reviewing the various repayment options for federal loans at ow.ly/5Bjt50YP8vL

Loans

Explore USC Loans: Federal and private loan options, eligibility requirements, repayment plans, and responsible borrowing advice for financing your education.

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Congratulations, graduates! If you borrowed federal loans, remember to complete Exit Counseling via iGrad. #FightOn #USCFinancialAid
USC congratulates the Class of 2026 with graduates in caps and gowns celebrating outdoors holding flowers.

ALT USC congratulates the Class of 2026 with graduates in caps and gowns celebrating outdoors holding flowers.
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Current undergrads: Attending summer classes? You may be eligible for summer aid: ow.ly/aaQY50YP8g6

Summer Financial Aid

Explore summer financial aid options at USC. Learn about loan and grant requirements, work-study opportunities, and how to receive your funds to support your summer session enrollment.

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Are you graduating this semester? Prepare for life after your bachelor's degree. Don't wait!
Instructions to complete mandatory Exit Loan Counseling via iGrad for borrowers, with links to USC resources for loan payment estimation and career preparation.

ALT Instructions to complete mandatory Exit Loan Counseling via iGrad for borrowers, with links to USC resources for loan payment estimation and career preparation.

USC information on researching graduate and professional programs with FAFSA and private financing advice for 2026-2027 students.

ALT USC information on researching graduate and professional programs with FAFSA and private financing advice for 2026-2027 students.
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Transfer applicants: There's still time to apply for financial aid. Start now if you haven’t already. ow.ly/OvrI50YP8cs
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Continuing undergrads: Financial aid summaries will be released in early July. Be sure to log in to your FAST portal to ensure your financial aid application is complete. If any additional documentation is requested, please submit it within 10 business days!
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To be eligible for financial aid, students are required by federal, state and university policies to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward their program objectives. Learn more: ask.usc.edu/s/article/000001…
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Reminder: The financial aid deadline for prospective and continuing graduate students is today!
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On this National Candidate Reply Date, the Financial Aid Office would like to congratulate the newest members of the Trojan Family. Welcome to the incoming class of 2026! #FightOn
USC announcement highlighting the National Candidate Reply Date as May 1, 2026, with a graduate celebrating acceptance.

ALT USC announcement highlighting the National Candidate Reply Date as May 1, 2026, with a graduate celebrating acceptance.
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