Discounts

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Faculty and staff have access to a variety of discounts throughout USC’s UPC and HSC campuses, as well as to local businesses that may offer additional discounts. USCards can be used as a form of payment and may be required as proof of employment to receive a discount. To deposit funds, visit USCard Services.

Check out the discount offerings below, which have been verified and remain current.

On campus

USC Bookstores

get 10% off most purchases at university bookstores with the USCard 

USC Credit Union

earn discounts on loans and deposit products with a free Cardinal checking account

USC gym memberships

get your sweat on before or after work with big discounts at on-campus gyms

USC Pharmacies

receive 10% off a variety of purchases at USC Pharmacy with the USCard

USC Ticket Office

discounts to campus-based events and more


Tech, transportation, and travel

Commercial phone plans

discounts from the major carriers

Hyatt House LA University Medical Center

earn up to 25% off daily rates

Public transit

half-off subsidy applies to many employee transit options, even out-of-state

Transportation

discounted rates on rental cars and ride-sharing

Trojan Travel

plan your next adventure and enjoy special prices on hotels, car rentals, and entertainment tickets


Personal life perks 

Public service loan forgiveness

due to the university’s non-profit status, you may have help in paying off some federal education loans

SolarMax Technology

offers an exclusive discount for USC faculty and staff and their family members; you get up to $2,000 off a complete solar panel system for your home

USC Neighborhood Homeownership program 

get up to $50,000 toward a house in a campus neighborhood  


Note to external organizations

The Employee Gateway promotes perks, rewards, and benefits that have been verified as available to the USC community. With a few exceptions, we do not promote discounts that are available from external companies.  

Businesses interested in a relationship with the university should contact USC Business Services