TUITION / PAYMENT POLICIES

The total tuition for the internship is $8,450, divided into three equal installments. You can pay by bank check with no extra fees, or by credit card with a 2% surcharge on each installment.

Payment Schedule

Standard Installments (No Surcharge)

  • At signing of the internship agreement: $2,800
  • Five business days before orientation: $2,800
  • Within two months after orientation: $2,850

Credit Card Installments (2% Surcharge)

  • At signing of the internship agreement: $2,856
  • Five business days before orientation: $2,856
  • Within two months after orientation: $2,907

NOTE: There is no fee to review your application.

BEFORE MATCH DATE

Payable to:
Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Service (DICAS) $50
D&D Digital to participate in the national matching process $65

AFTER MATCH DATE

Tuition (½ due after match, ½ due one week before orientation) $8,450
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics student membership
Automatically provides membership in your local state dietetic association		 $58
Physical exam (expense based on insurance) Approx. $30 (copay)
Vaccine and Immunizations (TB test if needed) varies
Medical Insurance (required) varies
Intern liability insurance $30
Uniform e.g. lab coat if required, nonslip shoes, etc. Approx. $85
Orientation materials – blood pressure and blood glucose kits $50
Electronic platform for timeline, coursework and evaluations
Payable to the DI App 		$200
Learning platform programs (2)
Payable to Visual Veggies Software company		 $260

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The New York Distance Dietetic Internship is not liable for any intern travel as a driver, passenger, cycling, walking, or on public transportation to, from, or while at a rotation which results in an accident, injury, or mortality. We require interns provide proof of car insurance and medical insurance before starting rotations.

Tuition $8,450 + estimated expenses $530 = $8,980

NOTE: The following fees and expenses are covered in your tuition

  • Application review
  • Review of prior learning (if submitted)
  • Biweekly RD prep training
  • Preceptor and facility placement assistance

AFTER GRADUATION

Payable to:
Pearson Vue to sit for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam $225

Refund Policy

A complete refund will be honored if cancellation is made within three business days of making the first payment. After that, fees and payments are non-refundable regardless of the reason. Once you are accepted into our program that slot is held specifically for you.