Cost

The following cost information is for estimation purposes. Fees or other expenses may change for the upcoming academic year.

Graduate Assistantships

We offer a limited number of graduate assistantships. All applicants are automatically considered for available positions. An additional application is not necessary. Students will be notified in their offer letter whether a graduate assistantship is included.

For students being offered a graduate assistantship, tuition is waived the first 3 semesters. Students pay fees during those 3 semesters. All tuition is calculated at in-state rates as once students begin pay for tuition in semester 4 (2nd fall), they can apply to be Illinois residents and receive in-state tuition.

Expenses

Though total expenses will vary by student, common expenses for prospective Dietetic Internship students include:

Costs Associated with Applying to the Program

Item	Explanation	Cost
DICAS Application	Application Fee	$50/25
Program Application Fee	ISU Submission Fee	$35
Total Cost of Applying		~$85-110

Costs Associated with the Internship Program

Item	Explanation	Cost
Tuition and Fees	Tuition and Fees Cost Estimator To estimate cost, utilize the information available on the 'Sequence of Courses' webpage to estimate number of credit hours per semester. Note: For the first 3 semesters, tuition is charged based on residency. During the 4th semester (fall), out-of-state students can apply to be Illinois residents and receive in-state tuition.	Tuition and Fees Cost Estimator
Books/Supplies	Price for textbooks and supplies will vary depending on student preference and availability of new/used/rental books or supplies	$0-200
Tech	Students need a computer with internet access. there is no special software needed, but reliable internet is necessary to participate in online coursework.	Varies
Rotation Expenses	Health Insurance (students must have their own personal health insurance or ISU Student health insurance) Drug Testing Background checks Annual Physical TB Test Hepatitis B Vaccine/Documentation Lab Coat Additional rotation expenses will vary depending on site requirements	$281/semester (ISU) Varies (personal insur.) $30 $20 $11 $22 $11- varies
Living Expenses	On-Campus Student Apartments Off- Campus (double occupancy)	~$6480/year
Transportation Costs	Transportation and auto insurance vary; a reliable car is necessary.	Varies
Additional Expenses	RDN Review Course State Advocacy Day (optional) Pediatrics Conference (optional)	$225 $30 $50

*Costs are regularly reviewed and updated but subject to change. For more information on tuition and billing click here.

Financial Assistance - On-Campus Masters/Dietetic Internship

The department awards part-time graduate assistantships for all on-campus MS/DI dietetic interns for their first two semesters if they meet the minimum requirement of a GPA of 3.0 during the last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate coursework.

Part-time assistantships require that the student work within an assigned area for 10 hours per week for the first two semsters. In return the graduate assistant receives a full tuition waiver for the assigned semester as well as a small stipend. If an academic assistantship is awarded for both the fall and spring semesters (as planned), the student will also receive a tuition waiver for the following summer semester. GA applications are completed after acceptance into the on-campus MS/DI program.

Learn more about Illinois State's graduate student scholarships.

The Financial Aid Office is available to assist students with loans and deferments. Student loans may be deferred during the internship experiences and graduate studies.