Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities

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Dietetic Internship - Full Time (7 Month) Internship Cost

Program costs for the full time (7 month) option of the Dietetic Internship at the Center for Disabilities are listed below.  Costs are subject to change. Please note - Federal financial aid is only available for students working towards a masters degree.

Application Fee

$0.00

D&D Digital (computer match fee)

$50.00

Liability Insurance

$41.00

AND Affiliate Membership Fee

$50.00

Dietetic Internship Fee

$1000.00 due by April 30 (non-refundable)

$4000.00 due June 1

$3000.00 due August 1

$8,000.00

Graduate Tuition and Fees - 0-5 Credit Hours
     Residents - $299.25 per credit hour
     Non-Residents - $492.70 per credit hour
     Costs are subject to change by the South Dakota
          Dakota Board of Regents.

$0.00

Unless taking classes for credit.

Additional Travel and Housing Costs

This amount is to cover extra transportation and housing costs for time spent outside of primary area of experience during community rotation.

$1000.00

Professional References/Texts/Supplies

$500.00

Required Criminal Background Check

$100.00

AND Exam Review Study Guide and Workshop

$395.00

Estimated Total Program Cost

$10,136.00


Additional costs to consider when planning your internship year.
  • Food
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Health Insurance (Required to show proof of health insurance.)
  • Housing 
  • Lab Coat (Needed for some rotations. May use lab coat you already own.)
  • Physical Examination and Immunizations
    • Including Varicella, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Series (Must have started Hepatitis B Series prior to entering the program or already be immunized.)
  • Transportation
    • A vehicle is needed to provide transportation to classes and rotation sites.
    • South Dakota is a rural state, thus making travel a normal and necessary part of life. However, the roads are good and traffic is generally minimal making travel easier than in more populated areas. Internship rotations will be located in South Dakota or neighboring states. There is no cost associated with parking at rotation sites.

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