Cost and Aid
Estimated educational expenses for 2020-2021, including yearly estimates for in-state, out-of-state and international students can be found here.
Tuition and fee detailsProgram Costs
Estimated costs listed below are for the 2019 class. All costs and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Expenses will vary.
| Application and Maintenance Fees | |
|---|---|
| OSU DI application fee | $60 |
| Background check | $33 |
| OSU Graduate College application fee | $50 ($75 for international students) |
| D&D Digital computer match fee | $55 |
| DICAS application fee | $45 |
| DI maintenance fee (upon acceptance to the program) | $5,000 |
| Other Fees and Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $800-$1,000 per month (estimated) |
| Textbooks, supplies, etc. | $1,200 |
| Scrubs, lab coat, shoes, etc. | $200 |
| Drug screening | $42 |
| Annual TB screening (PPD skin test) | $15-$20 |
| Academy student membership fee (required) | $58 |
| Annual background check for rotations | $28 |
| OSU campus parking permit (off-campus; optional) | $120 per year |
| Student health insurance (optional)* | $1,422 per year |
Transportation Costs
Students must provide their own transportation to the rotation sites and must have automobile insurance. Costs may vary.
Financial Aid
Dietetic interns at OSU, who are enrolled as graduate students in at least four graduate credit hours during the spring and fall semesters or at least two credit hours in the summer semester, are eligible for deferment of their student loans and may be considered for financial assistance for those semesters.
Scholarships
Dietetic internship applicants are eligible and encouraged to apply for scholarships from the College of Education and Human Sciences. The deadline for college applications is typically early January for the following academic year.
College of Education and Human Sciences scholarships
Scholarships are also available through state dietetic associations and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for Academy members.