The University of South Carolina, based in Columbia, SC offers a fully funded Master of Accountancy. The Program is a highly customizable program designed to hone students’ ability to analyze information, identify problems, and provide value-added solutions — all while gaining the confidence and communication skills needed to stand out in the accounting field. All students admitted to the MACC program are automatically considered for other financial awards. Traditionally award 16 to 24 graduate assistant positions per semester. Graduate assistants receive a per-semester stipend of $2,000 and an award to reduce non-resident program fee rates. There are some merit-based fellowship awards.