Program Fees

Students admitted to our program are required to pay a $7500 non-refundable fee. Checks may be made payable to Morrison Management Specialists. 

Approximate Costs

Expenses Cost
Program Application Fee  currently waived

Dietetic Internship Tuition Fee

 $7500 (non-refundable)

Apartment
(Cost will vary depending on proximity to medical center and whether intern chooses to live alone or with roommates)

 Approximately $800-$1800/month

Electric Bill
(Cost will vary depending on whether intern chooses to live alone or with roommates)

 Approximately $60-$130/month
Phone Bill Varies per carrier

Liability Insurance

 $22-26

Medical Insurance

 Not offered by the internship. Interns must obtain health insurance. Cost will vary.

 Required Immunizations (current list of required immunizations is available upon request)

Approximately $0-160 *varies depending on insurance coverage
AND Student Dues (during internship) $58/year
AND Membership Dues (post internship) Varies - Academy offers discount membership through the Career Starter Dues Program. 
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dues $20/year
Hospital Parking covered for UVA interns ($311/yr or daily rates for other students)
Lab Coat $30 
Laptop (must meet minimum HIT computer requirements) $200-500
Miscellaneous supplies  $100
Meeting Registration (VASPEN, VAND Legislative Day, & VAND Annual Meeting) Approximately $150
Meeting Travel Expenses
(depends on mileage for car and if car pooling)		 $60
Meeting Lodging Expenses
(if needed & sharing room with other interns)		 $50 - 100
Meals  $75/month provided toward meals in cafeteria 

 RD Exam Prep                                                                    One resource (up to $400) provided 

 

Listed above are approximate costs (subject to change). A contact list will be provided after the admission cycle for interns to make housing arrangements, if they so choose. Interns will be expected to provide their own transportation and expenses for professional meetings. Car pooling is encouraged to reduce transportation costs.

Financial Aid Information

At this time, Federal Student Aid is not available through the University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship. Interns may be able to obtain student loan deferments on pre-existing loans during the internship. The Program Director is happy to complete necessary paperwork and provide a letter of support once accepted into the program. Accepted interns are encouraged to contact private financial institutions to inquire about personal loans that may be appropriate for this program. Additionally, leadership encourages seeking scholarship opportunities to help with the cost.

Scholarship Opportunities

Each year the Hospital Auxiliary awards one scholarship (April 2023 scholarship amount was $3500) to a dietetic intern. The amount awarded is based on financial availability from the hospital Auxiliary and is subject to change. The scholarship is based on the intern's academic performance, career potential, and proven financial need. A committee meets in the winter and the scholarship is awarded in the spring.

Regina Gottlieb Scholarship 2023

Scholarships are also available through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, state level dietetic associations, and district level dietetic associations. Prospective interns should pursue these applications in the Fall/Spring of his/her/their senior year to then be applied toward the program fee in the fall.