USC Faculty & Staff

USC Faculty & Staff

A financial partner for those who serve USC.

Experience banking designed for USC faculty and staff, created to support your professional and personal goals. From everyday checking and savings to lending options, credit cards and practical financial tools, everything you need is in one convenient place, helping you manage, grow and protect your finances throughout your career and into the future.

Financial Support That Grows With Your Career at USC

Trojan Family Membership

Already a member? Extend the benefits of USC Credit Union membership to everyone in your immediate family or household – they’re all invited to become a member owner!

Home Financing for Trojans

Explore mortgage, home equity or debt consolidation options with competitive rates and guidance to help you buy, refinance or access your home’s value with confidence.

Smart Yield Savings

Grow your money with Smart Yield Savings, earn more on your balance with a smarter way to save for goals, emergencies and everything in between.

Faculty & Staff


Banking designed to support your career at USC and beyond.

Working at USC means balancing your career, your goals, and everyday life. As your career evolves and your priorities grow, USC Credit Union offers flexible banking solutions, personalized guidance, and practical financial tools to support you at every stage. From everyday money management to long-term planning, including investments and retirement preparation, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence, on campus and in life.

PremiumSpend

The Gold Standard in Everyday Banking

Why choose an ordinary checking account when you can enjoy more? PremiumSpend checking offers valuable loan rates and travel discounts, faster access to your pay with early direct deposit, and added confidence through built-in protections like identity monitoring, cell phone coverage, roadside assistance and health benefits*. It is a smarter approach to everyday banking that delivers real value and greater peace of mind. Open your account today and experience the premium difference. 

  • Early paycheck with direct deposit
  • Earn a competitive dividend on your checking balance.
  • Earn more with Smart Yield Savings.
  • Enjoy additional premium benefits at no extra charge and high-value features designed to support your financial goals
  • Save more with additional discounts
  • Check your credit score for free

Smart Yield Savings

A Smarter Way to Grow Your Money

Turn your savings into a powerful financial asset with our Smart Yield Savings account. Designed for members who meet select relationship criteria, this account rewards your loyalty with top-tier earnings and added peace of mind.

  • Earn up to 3.55% APY1, tiered to reward higher balances
  • Open with just $100 and pay no monthly maintenance fees

APY is accurate as of 1.16.2026

Rates as high as:

3.55%

View Rates  for Smart Yield Savings

Home Purchase

Conventional and accessible mortgage options to fit your needs and budget.

You’ve got your wish list ready, and you’re eager to shop, but do you have a lender who can help you answer the all-important questions: How much mortgage can I afford, and how can I qualify for loan approval?

  • Affordable fixed-rate and adjustable-rate conventional mortgages with no private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement
  • Government and grant-backed equitable mortgage solutions with flexible credit criteria

Free Home Appraisal

Save on upfront costs with a free home appraisal.

USC Credit Union is offering a free appraisal3 on home loans for a limited time, exclusively for USC faculty and staff. Whether you’re purchasing a new home, refinancing, or tapping into your home’s equity, this offer can help you save on upfront costs. Offer ends 2/28/26.

Low interest rates on loans and credit cards compared to standard banks (i.e., Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo).

-Sean Paul

  • Home Loans

    Starter home, second home or your “forever home” – whatever you call it, we can help you call it home with affordable fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages.

  • Auto Loans

    Why finance with us? Simple: We’re a credit union with no shareholder interests to cater to. The upshot: Bank-beating auto loan rates on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and more.

  • Share Certificates

    Lock in our best yields on your terms. Share savings earn you a guaranteed return and let you choose your deposit amount and for how long.

A trusted partner for USC Faculty and Staff.

Have questions or need support? Connect with a member representative for friendly, knowledgeable guidance, whenever you’re ready for your next step.

1Smart Yield Savings: The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the Smart Yield Savings Account range from 1.75% – 3.55% based on balance tiers. For full details visit Usccreditunion.org/rates. A minimum opening deposit of $100 is required. Fees may reduce earnings.

To earn applicable tiered APY, you must:

  • Have a qualifying direct deposit totaling at least $2,500 per month via ACH (e.g., payroll, Social Security). Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Person to Person payments (such as Zelle®, Bill Pay, Cash Apps, ACH transfers between external bank accounts, etc.) are not considered a direct deposit.
  • And meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Have a PremiumSpend checking account
    • Carry a USC Credit Union consumer loan of $20,000 or more
    • Have a mortgage loan of $50,000 or more
    • Maintain at least $50,000 in combined share balances, or
    • Have an active account with Trojan Wealth Management

If requirements are not met in a given month, the account will earn a non-qualifying rate of 0.15%. Please review our Schedule of Fees for a full list of applicable charges. For complete account terms and conditions, refer to the USCCU Truth-in-Savings disclosures. Must meet membership eligibility requirements. Federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Rates effective as of 1.17.2026 and are subject to change without notice.

NMLS #448984

2Must open a new checking account product with debit card and share account with a minimum of $10. Must maintain e-statements. Minimum $500 monthly direct deposit required within the first sixty (60) days. Account must be in good standing. Can not be combined with any other promotion and may be canceled at any time. Offer is limited to new checking account and limited to one bonus per household. $100 bonus may be considered interest reportable on IRS Form1099-INT. Must use Promo Code BONUS100 to qualify.