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Trojans, your financial independence starts here.
Build credit, manage your expenses and get one step closer to the financial freedom you crave with a Student Checking account. Ours fits you, your budget and your USC campus life with lots of timesaving mobile features and free perks like:
- No monthly service charges1
- 2 free withdrawals per month at any non-shared ATMs2
- 2 free incoming wire transfers3
- Flexible ways to pay with debit card, Zelle®, and Virtual Wallet payments
- $0 liability on unauthorized purchases with your debit card
One-time lifetime membership fee of only $91
Checking for Trojans, by Trojans.
What’s the best bank checking account for students? The one that’s not from a bank. Join the USC Credit Union family. Open a Student Checking account online or on campus today.
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Student Loans
Smart Student Loan Repayment Tips for 2024
Navigating student loan repayment can be challenging, but 2024 brings new opportunities to ensure you’re on the right track towards financial freedom!
Smart Student Loan Repayment Tips for 2024
Student Loans
Celebrating the Holidays with Student Debt
The holidays are a time of joy and giving, but for many of us managing student loan repayments, it can also be a season of financial stress. But with a bit of planning, creativity, and focus on what truly matters to you this season, it’s possible to find holiday cheer without breaking the bank.
Celebrating the Holidays with Student Debt
Student Loans
Repaying Student Loans: Budget Your Way to Freedom
Managing student loan debt can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. But the truth is, a smart budget, personalized to your income and other expenses, can be your greatest asset in paying off your student loans while maintaining your quality of life. In this guide, we walk you through the steps to create your own budget that works for you and your goals.
Repaying Student Loans: Budget Your Way to Freedom
Students
How to Pick a Good Student Loan Co-Borrower
When delving into the world of private student loans, you may discover that many lenders mention a “co-borrower.” A co-borrower is someone who applies for the loan with you and is equally responsible for ensuring it is repaid. A private student loan will be held in your name as the primary borrower, but the co-borrower’s name and credit will be tied to the loan as well.
How to Pick a Good Student Loan Co-Borrower
Students
Student Loan Forgiveness Was Blocked by the Supreme Court. What’s Next?
On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down Biden's one-time student loan debt forgiveness plan, which was set to forgive up to $20,000 for 26 million borrowers. So, what's next? Read this blog post to review the latest updates.
Student Loan Forgiveness Was Blocked by the Supreme Court. What’s Next?
Students
Federal Student Loan Payments Resume Soon – What You Need to Know
Most federal student loan payments and interest have been suspended since March 2020. After numerous extensions, student loan interest will resume on September 1, 2023, and payments will resume starting in October.
Federal Student Loan Payments Resume Soon – What You Need to Know
Students
The Top 4 Best Ways to Pay for College – How to Fill the Funding Gap
Let’s face it – no one is accepted to college and thinks, “I can’t wait to pay my tuition bill!” College is a big investment, which is why it’s important to know your options, plan ahead, and choose wisely when paying for it. Remember: filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to securing any financial aid! Follow the “free, cheap, gap” method to responsibly pay for college, and set yourself for a strong financial future down the road.
The Top 4 Best Ways to Pay for College – How to Fill the Funding Gap
Students
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
You’ve received your college acceptance letters – congratulations! If you’ve been accepted to multiple schools, one of the biggest determining factors for your final choice may be the out of pocket cost for each option. Along with your acceptance letters, you should receive an award letter outlining the financial aid for which you are eligible at each college. Here are some important definitions you should know.
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
Student Loans
Consolidation vs. Refinancing Student Loans
Student loan consolidation and refinancing are two options available to borrowers looking to manage their student loan debt. We break down the differences between loan consolidation and refinancing, discuss the eligibility requirements, and help you determine which option is best for your financial situation.
Consolidation vs. Refinancing Student Loans
Student Loans
Student Loan eBook
Some college students graduate with honors. But a lot more graduate with debts. In this ebook we cover the lingo surrounding student loans, explain the importance of choosing the right lender, and how important it is to seek federal aid and scholarships first!
Student Loan eBook
1Must qualify for USCCU membership and membership fee may apply; please call (877-670-5860) or visit www.USCCreditUnion.org to confirm eligibility. Must be a USC Student and at least 17 years old. Converts to Cardinal Checking 30 days after graduation or change in student status. Must pass Chexsystem. All accounts are subject to approval process. If new membership is closed within the first 90 days, there is a $5 early membership fee. Limit one (1) Student Checking Account per Student ID Number. Student Checking Account is not applicable to organizational or business entities and must be opened as a personal accounts. Accounts are subject to all terms and conditions set forth in the Account Agreement and Truth-In-Savings Disclosure and Student Checking Account Disclosure.
2Citibank free ATM transactions or inquiries apply only to ATMs at Citibank branch locations. Two free non-shared network ATM transactions per month with Student Checking, five free with Gold Checking, unlimited with Trojan Checking. When you use an ATM not displaying the USCCU or Co-Op ATM symbols, the ATM owner may charge additional fees. View our Schedule of Fees for details on any fees you may incur.
32 free incoming wires annually by calendar year, January 1st, (combined domestic and foreign) with Student Checking. See Schedule of Fees for subsequent transactions.
U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes and generally do not incur transaction fees.
When using Zelle®, only send money to those you trust. If the recipient is already enrolled with Zelle®, you can’t cancel a payment once it’s been sent. Neither USC Credit Union nor Zelle® offers a protection program for authorized payments made with Zelle® – for example, if you do not receive the item you paid for or the item is not as described or as you expected. If you are asked to send yourself money with Zelle® or are asked to provide your Zelle® credentials, don’t click on text message links or call the number that contacted you. Do not share your Zelle® and any other passwords with anyone.
Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.