Estimated Program Costs

It is the responsibility of the intern to pay the stated program fees.

• WKU Graduate Studies Application Fee   $40
  • (only after being accepted to WKU's DI program)
• Tuition                                                        $7,187  (resident rate) for 12 graduate credits (non-resident rate higher) **
• WKU application for graduation                 $55
• *Living expenses                                     $4,000-$6,000
• TB skin test series                                        $20
• Student liability insurance                           $35+
• Background check                                        $50
• Academy student membership                    $50
• Parking on campus                                      $20
• Laboratory coat                                              $50
• Hepatitis B vaccine (local health dept)  $225 (3 shots @ $75)
• Books                                                           $200-$300
• Drug screen                                                  $55
• Registration, Lodging, Transportation  $250-400 for state dietetic meeting
• Health insurance                                       $994 (annual rate through WKU Health Services)
• Immunization fees                                     $68
• *Transportation costs                           $1500 varies

Estimated Total Expenses                           $14799-17049

*Fees may vary depending on the location of the rotation.

** Rate for 2012.   The rate for 2013 has not been set yet.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid is available through the University.  For information, please visit: http://www.wku.edu/financialaid

A limited number of professional scholarships are available through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Application qualifications and forms are available at the following link:  http://www.eatright.org/CADE/content.aspx?id=7934&terms=scholarships