FCS
Dietetics Internship
Estimated Expenses
As there are no WMU stipends available for the dietetic internship program, the intern is responsible for meeting all personal needs in addition to tuition. Students enrolled in the WMU Dietetic Internship Program earn six graduate credits per semester and are considered full-time graduate students pursuing a master’s degree. Students may qualify for student loans and loan deferments as well as Graduate College scholarships and fellowships. The American Dietetic Association also offers scholarships and fellowships to graduate students. Students may be eligible for health insurance through their parents’ policy or through WMU’s student program.
Personal transportation: Since practice experiences are located throughout southwestern Michigan, it is essential that the intern have full-time use of a reliable car and a valid driver’s license. Interns will need to drive daily to and from rotation sites during the 10-month program.
2009-10 Expenses (All expenses are subject to change):
| Internship Application Expenses | |
| WMU Internship Application Fee | $35 |
| D & D Computer Matching Fee | $50 |
| Personal Expenses | |
| Residence halls | Current Rates |
| WMU Apartments/month | Current Rates |
| Transportation (On-campus buses are free); a car will be needed for most rotations. | Varies |
| Personal health insurance - Parents’ insurance policy - WMU |
Varies Sindecuse Health Center |
| Program Related Expenses | |
| Internship Fee | $1,500 |
| Liability Insurance | Included in Internship fee |
| Uniforms/Lab Coats | Varies (~$50 ) |
| Registration for Continuing Education Programs | Varies (free CEUs are available) |
| Graduate School Tuition and Fees | |
| Application Fee/Graduate School | Current Rates |
| Enrollment Fee - (fall, spring (12 credit hours) | Current Rates |
| Enrollment Fee - summer I (3 credit hours) | Current Rates |
| Student Activity Fee | Current Rates |
| Tuition (15 credits) | Current Rates |
| ADA and Credentialing Expenses: | |
| ADA membership/processing fee (student) | $50 |
| ADA membership/processing fee at completion of program (first year only) | $75 |
| Registration Examination fee | Approximately $200 |
Information updated 01/01/2010