Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences and College of Agriculture College of Human Sciences College of Agriculture


Tuition and Fees: All tuition and fees noted below are subject to chage without notice. The applicant/intern is encouraged to contact D&D Digital for current fees; contact ISU for current tuition and fees. Iowa State University interns are considered full-time Iowa State University students and, as such, are eligible for any applicable financial aid and/or loan deferment.  For information, see the ISU Financial Aid webpage; contact Jennifer Schroeder (515-294-2223) for specific Dietetic Internship financial information. All fees listed are effective through Summer semester 2007. Please check this website for the most current tuition information. Tuition fees are the same for in-state and out-of-state interns.

There is no stipend with the program and the intern should plan for the following expenses:

Iowa-Based Option

Nationwide Option

  • Program Application Fee (Non-refundable) - $50.00
  • D&D Digital Application Fee (payable to D&D Digital) - $50.00
  • Iowa State University tuition and fees (approximate total for 24 undergraduate credits; subject to change without notice)
    • 1st Semester Tuition - $2762.00
      • Course Fee for FSHN 441 - $250.00
      • Delivery fees for each course ($50 per course) - $150
      • Computer Fee $113
    • Second Semester Tuition - $2762.00
      • Plus Course Fee for FSHN 442 - $250.00
      • Delivery fees for each course ($50 per course) - $150
      • Computer Fee $1113

 

 
  • Program Application Fee (Non-refundable) - $75.00
  • D&D Digital Application Fee (payable to D&D Digital) - $50.00
  • Iowa State University tuition and fees (approximate total for 24 undergraduate credits; subject to change without notice)
    • 1st Semester Tuition - $2762.00
      • Course Fee for FSHN 441 - $250.00
      • Delivery fees for each course ($50 per course) - $150
      • Computer Fee $113
    • Second Semester Tuition - $2762.00
      • Plus Course Fee for FSHN 442 - $250.00
      • Delivery fees for each course ($50 per course) - $150
      • Computer Fee $113
  • Program site visit (used for faculty travel to intern's location; includes airline ticket cost or mileage (variable), lodging (variable), PLUS associated travel expenses $70.00) - $700 - $1000

Additional Tuition & Fees Information for Both Options

Tuition is charged at the in-state rate for both resident and non-resident interns. Course fees cover the costs related to program services including accreditation and certifications.

  • The computer fee is charged to all Iowa State students and interns regardless of on or off campus designation. This fee is used to support the computer infrastructure within the university.
  • An activity fee ($171.00) allows you to purchase tickets to certain Iowa State cultural and athletic events at student prices and utilize recreational and other services on campus. This fee is optional if you are taking internship courses only.
  • The ISU application fee ($30) applies to those new-to-ISU interns who will apply for financial aid.

Other required expenses:

  • CDR Registration exam - $200
  • Student ADA membership - $49.00
  • Access to the Nutrition Care Manual Online; student member rate - $75.00
  • Cost for textbooks - variable
  • Travel costs to ISU campus - variable
  • Living expenses (car, car insurance, housing food, clothing - variable
  • Health insurance - variable
  • Drug screening and criminal/abuse background checks - variable
Food Science and Human Nutrition