New Scholar Breakfast
The New Scholar Welcome Breakfast is designed to introduce the newly selected scholars to the Fund and its staff. Topping Scholars and their guests are treated to breakfast, a presentation about the Norman Topping Scholarship and guest speakers associated with the Fund, including remarks by current and past scholars.

Topping Scholar Retreat
The Topping Scholar Retreat is an opportunity to spend a weekend to familiarize the incoming cohort of scholars to the Fund, update continuing scholars on changes to the Fund or its policies, and serve as an avenue to connect all scholars to the academic mission of the university.  The retreat is an opportunity for community building among all scholars and USC campus colleagues.

Academic Success Seminar Series
To facilitate the transition of incoming Topping Scholars to the University, NTSAF offers a series of academic seminars in collaboration with the Center for Academic Support and the Career Planning and Placement Center. The goal of these seminars is to fully integrate scholars into university life while at the same time introduce them to the wide array of resources available on campus. 

Of the Month Series
Continuing with the goal of enhancing the professional, cross-cultural, and academic competencies of all Topping Scholars, NTSAF implements an optional monthly lunch series where scholars interact with USC professional staff and/or community leaders and discuss different topics of interests to the scholars.     

Faculty/Student Luncheons
Faculty members play an integral part in the retention and success of college students.  As such, the luncheons are an opportunity for students to interact with faculty members outside of the classroom in a comfortable environment.

Safe Halloween
The Norman Topping Student Aid Fund, in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation organize the annual Safe Halloween event to provide a safe celebration for children in the local community. In coordination with the Hoover Recreation Center's staff, the scholars annually plan and provide a one-night extravaganza with inflatable games, a haunted house, candy and treats for neighborhood youth.

Study Breaks
The finals period could be a stressful experience for many students.  As a result, to help Topping Scholars unwind NTSAF established a study break program.  Snacks, masseuses, and academic materials are available for the scholars at these programs.

Eggster: Egg Hunt & Spring Learning Festival
Topping Scholars and the USC Volunteer Center have joined together to create the annual Eggster event. Eggster has grown into a non-denominational celebration of the rites of spring. Topping Scholars and other student volunteers come together to plan and carry out a day filled with educational booths, inflatable rides, various performances and Egg Hunts for families of the local surrounding community.

Fall & Spring Semester Community Service Hours
To encourage Topping Scholars to eagerly embrace the responsibility of student service at USC they are required to complete 20 hours of community service each semester. From work tutoring students in neighboring elementary schools to providing support through such programs as the USC Mobile Clinic and local homeless shelters, Topping Scholars offer hundreds of hours of service to the communities surrounding the University Park and Health Science campuses.

High School/Community College Visits
Outreach is an integral part of the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund’s commitment to offer supplemental scholarships to incoming students, particularly those from the surrounding community. The Norman Topping scholars and staff volunteer their time and efforts to promote the Fund and the University by visiting high schools and community colleges immediately surrounding the University Park and Health Sciences Campus to promote the NTSAF scholarship as well as higher education in general.

General Academic, Financial, and Personal Advising
Students are able to receive academic, personal, and financial guidance throughout their tenure with the program as well as personal referrals to professional counseling, academic advising, financial aid counselors, and other university offices through the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund office.

Annual Recognition Banquet
For over 35 years, the NTSAF has celebrated the accomplishments of our USC Topping Scholars.  At the Annual Recognition Banquet, Scholars, their respective family members and friends gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another academic year as a community. In addition, graduating Scholars are honored for their tenure with the Fund.

Emergency Loan Program
In collaboration with the USC Financial Aid Office, NTSAF offers an emergency loan program.  Scholars are able to borrow money without interest for one month to cover any unexpected expenses.