Graduate Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. Graduate assistantships provide students with a unique educational opportunity to assist professors in teaching and conducting research, as well as providing other necessary support to faculty and staff. Stipend rates vary each academic year, and tuition fee reductions are included. To obtain an application for a graduate assistantship, select the link or contact the HRTM office. For information about grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by logging on to http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/ or by phone at (803) 777-8134.