The Financial Aid Office will be closed for Winter Recess 12/25/25–1/1/26. We will re-open on 1/2/26. For urgent matters, feel free to email us at https://t.co/4X1n4y7PG2. Happy holidays!

There's nothing more wonderful than being prepared. Make the most of your winter break!

Make sure you receive your financial aid on time. Submit a Financial Aid Supplement form if your spring enrollment plans have changed.

Your need-based financial aid is reviewed every year. Changes in income, assets, number of siblings in college pursuing an undergraduate degree, dependency and unmet deadlines can affect eligibility. Apply on time!

Wondering how you can check the status of your financial aid application and submit additional documents? Log in to your USC Financial Aid Summary and Tasks (FAST) portal! https://t.co/vmBQm3GW8x

Student loan borrowers must complete Exit Loan Counseling the semester they plan to graduate, or any time they take a leave of absence or drop to less than half-time status. You can complete yours on

FINAL REMINDER: Early Action applicants, submit your CSS Profile and FAFSA or CADAA by TODAY, December 12, 2025! Use your 2024 parent and student income.

USC may be more affordable than you think. Visit our Financial Aid Calculators to estimate your individual costs and your potential eligibility for certain types of aid: https://t.co/0Tzz0ohL8H

Remember to use USC's school codes in your financial aid applications! USC's Federal School Code is 001328. USC's CSS School Code is 4852.

To be eligible for federal, state and/or university aid, students are required by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward their program objectives. Learn more:

Early Action applicants, please remember to submit your CSS Profile and FAFSA or CADAA by the December 12, 2025, deadline! Use your 2024 parent and student income.

Did you know USC is need-blind in its admission process? This means a student's financial need will not influence an admission decision. Apply for financial aid!

Some spring semester charges are being posted, but don’t panic — they’re not due until January 9, 2026. Reminder: Federal and state financial aid (including loans) will be posted no sooner than 10 days before classes begin each term.

Borrowing a PLUS loan for spring 2026? Log in to https://t.co/NO7ml5F3lk with your FSA ID and then select the "PLUS Loans" option from the "Grants and Loans" tab.

Happy Thanksgiving, Trojans! Our office will be closed 11/27 & 11/28 for the holiday and will resume normal business hours on 12/01/2025. We appreciate your patience. For urgent matters, feel free to email us at https://t.co/4X1n4y7PG2.

Spring Admits: It's not too late to apply for financial aid. Use this checklist to ensure that you've completed all the necessary steps for the spring semester.

Graduating in December? Be sure to complete Exit Loan Counseling online.

Traveling for the holidays? Here are some tips to make your travels easier on the wallet.

Need to request a budget increase? Submit your appeal with supporting documentation through your FAST portal at least 30 days before the end of the term. Types of budget increases that can be considered are listed on our website — link in bio!

Undergrad applicants: Don't forget that the Early Action financial aid deadline is December 12. The Regular Decision financial aid deadline is February 4. Complete all necessary steps no later than these dates.