Cost

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

Expenses

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

Costs Associated with Applying to the Distance Dietetic Internship/Certificate 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 Distance Dietetic Internship/Certificate 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: Tuition is charged based on residency. Students completing their graduate degree at an external institution will incur the tuition/fees associated with the Dietetic Internship/Graduate Certificate plus the tuition/fees necessary to complete their graduate degree. The cost of external tuition and fees will vary.	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 the state and site requirements	$281/semester (ISU) Varies (personal insur.) $30 $20 $11 $22 $11-varies Varies
Living Expenses	On-Campus Student Apartments Off- Campus (double occupancy) Housing expenses will vary depending on part of the country residing	~$6480/year Varies
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 Associated with the optional Master of Science in Nutrition at Illinois State

Item

Explanation

Cost

Tuition and Fees

To estimate cost, utilize the information available on the 'Sequence of Courses' webpage to estimate number of credit hours per semester. To complete the MS in Nutrition, you will need to enroll in an additional 18 credit hours for a total of 30.

Note: Tuition is charged based on residency.

*Cost calculated for online courses following the plan of study

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

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

Financial Assistance - Track 2 Distance Dietetic Internship/Certificate Program

Learn more about Illinois State University'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. Here are some additional resources from the Financial Aid Office.