Estimated Dietetic Internship Program Fees and Expenses

  • Tuition and fees (6.5 hours semester 1 and 6 hours semester II = 12.5 total hours): Please visit our financial aid website for information regarding graduate tuition and fees. In-state and out-of-state students pay the same rate. 

  • Health/medical care (insurance): $1,500 (or N/A with proof of appropriate coverage); N/A (Free through Community Health Network or varies based upon provider) 
  • Site rotation materials
    • Lab coat: $45
    • ID badge: $19
  • Reading materials/texts
  • CDR exam
    • CDR exam free: $200
    • Preparation materials: $300
    • AND annual dues: $58
  • Attendance at annual FNCE
    • Registration: $200
    • Transport: $400-600 (varies by type and location)
    • Lodging: $100-200 a night (varies by location)
  • Living expenses (car, housing, food, clothing): Varies based on desired needs
  • CDR registration: $200
  • Miscellaneous required expenses
    • Application fee: $50
    • CPR certification: Varies based on provider ($50-250)
    • HIPAA training: Varies based on provider
    • Drug testing: Varies based on provider
    • Criminal background check: Varies based on provider