First-time borrowers of Federal Direct Stafford and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans at USC are required to complete entrance loan counseling at www.studentloans.gov.
In addition to online counseling, first-time undergraduate borrowers must also attend a Cash Course webinar.
Click here for more detailed information about Mandatory Entrance Loan Counseling.
If you are graduating, on a leave of absence or enrolled less than half-time, federal regulations and university policy require you to complete exit loan counseling.
You must complete the exit loan counseling requirement for Federal Stafford and Federal Grad PLUS Loans by visiting www.nslds.ed.gov.
In addition to online counseling, borrowers must attend an Exit Loan Counseling webinar. The webinar will be offered at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Click here to register for the session.
Click here for more detailed information about Mandatory Exit Loan Counseling.
| Federal Direct Stafford Loan | Learn More |
| Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan | Learn More |
| Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan | Learn More |
| Perkins Loan | Learn More |
| Private financing | Learn More |
As part of our commitment to providing students and their families with the most stable financial aid funding available, USC now participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program. Although some loans are need-based, others may be credit-based and do not require demonstrated financial need. For details, please refer to specific program descriptions.
Students and their families should borrow wisely. Loans represent real money that must be repaid with interest, and may include additional fees.
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Be sure to follow instructions carefully and meet all applicable deadlines. For more information, click here.