Financial Resources to Support Undergraduate Research Assistantships

We love supporting students in securing their own funding! If you are interested in our work and want to get involved (but finances are a barrier), please reach out to Dr. Fitton directly (FITTONL@mailbox.sc.edu). We can work with you to seek financial resources to support your time spent in the lab. For example, we work with:
  • Federal Work-Study students (info on eligibility and how to apply here)
  • Honors College students seeking SURF grant funding (more info here)
  • Students with a minimum 3.00 GPA seeking Magellan Scholar funding (more info here)
  • Community-Specific Awards: check out the full list here (for example, Capstone Scholars and Fellows, Galen Health Fellows, TRiO Scholars...)
There is no minimum GPA requirement for students interested in working in the lab. If you are interested in joining our team, please do not hesitate to reach out.

For more information about Undergraduate Research Funding at UofSC, check out the Office for Undergraduate Research and this super-handy graphic for identifying programs. Website is here: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/apply_for_funding/index.php

Additional Approaches to Earn Credit for Research at UofSC

We also offer the following options for undergraduate students who volunteer in the lab:
  • Independent Study Credit (1-3 hours): requires 6-12 hours of work in the lab each week. You would work with me (Dr. Fitton) to develop a syllabus to fit your interests and align with the work in the lab. Download an example syllabus. Learn more about this on UofSC's Undergraduate Research website focused on Academic Credit for Research.
  • Graduate with Research Distinction (2x 60-hour research experiences): you can earn distinction in research on your undergraduate transcript through completing two 60-hour mentored undergraduate research experiences. Learn more about the GLD on the Graduate With Research Distinction website.

Additional Resources: Speech-Language Pathology

For students interested in the speech-language pathology profession, there are a number of resources available to support you. Here are a few starting points: If you are interested in guidance or support in applying for financial aid, you are welcome to contact Dr. Fitton directly.