Projected Program Costs

The following costs* are the responsibility of the Dietetic Intern

*All fees are approximate and not inclusive.

Internship Tuition is $12,500

The deposit on tuition is $2500 and includes a bank fee of $100. We have 3 payment plans. The deposit is due within 24 hours of match and immediately on acceptance, if applying in the second round period. Offers of admission must be accepted when the offer is made.  As such, you should be prepared if you are offered a position.

Orientation 

Orientations are conducted online/virtually, saving the expense of travel, hotel and food costs.

ALL INTERNS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND 1 DAY OF MANDATORY ORIENTATION ONLINE.

Lodging and Transportation During the Internship 

The assumption is made that Dietetic Intern will not relocate, so no additional costs will be incurred. Transportation and all associated costs to and from supervised practices/clinical sites, seminars, and meetings are the responsibility of the intern.

Memberships, Materials and Education

Jean Inman review course $385 which is a discounted rate (paid directly to Jean Inman Associates)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership fee $58 (required)

Cost of resource materials purchased by Intern $200-300

Conference attendance (Variable, it depends on what is available in your area)

Insurance

Medical (Personal health insurance MANDATORY); costs vary

Professional Liability $24 ($1 million per incident/$5 million per year for AND members)

Health and Background

Criminal background check (clearing house) $75-200 (cost depends on numbers of former names and addresses). If additional clearances or fingerprinting are required by the supervised practice facility, Interns are responsible for all associated fees.

Drug screen  $50

Cost of  immunizations vary. Interns should already have many of the immunizations required during their lifetimes.  Annual (seasonal) flu shots are required.  

Technology

Interns are expected to have access to a Smartphone, a computer with a webcam, USB headset with microphone and speakers, and a printer with the ability to scan and e-mail documents.  Costs are variable. (See Technology Requirements).

Financial Aid

There is no financial aid provided by the Priority Nutrition Care Distance Dietetic Internship Program. Dietetic Interns in our program are not eligible for federal student financial assistance programs administered through the United States Department of Education.

The Program will provide any Intern who requests one a letter stating that the Dietetic Internship is one component of the process that leads to eligibility to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians/Nutritionists. Some lenders MAY allow Interns to submit this letter to apply to have their education loan payments deferred. Some lenders allow this, some do not. Personal loans may be available at your local bank.