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 change 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.  Tuition fees are the same for in-state and out-of-state interns. 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 Spring semester 2010. Please check this ISU tuition website for the most current tuition information for ISU students. The webpage for distance education tuition is located here; please note that the ISU tuition page has the most up-to-date cost information.

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 - $2878.00
      • Plus Course Delivery Fees - $800 (Calculated: $100 per credit x 12 credits)
      • Computer Fee $115.00
    • Second Semester Tuition - $2878.00
      • Plus Course Delivery Fees - $800 (Calculated: $100 per credit x 12 credits)
      • Computer Fee $115.00
  • 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 - $2878.00
      • Plus Course Delivery Fees - $800 (Calculated: $100 per credit x 12 credits)
      • Computer Fee $115.00
    • Second Semester Tuition - $2878.00
      • Plus Course Delivery Fees - $800 (Calculated: $100 per credit x 12 credits)
      • Computer Fee $115.00

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 ($226.35) 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.
  • Course delivery fees include program costs and  a College of Human Sciences surcharge on all distance education courses.
  • Iowa State University may increase rates effective January 2010 due to statewide budget shortages.  Please visit this webpage for details: ISU tuition website

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
  • Expenses incurred during required Orientation Week held in Ames IA including but not limited to travel to/from Ames IA, apartment or hotel costs while in Ames IA, meals and other expenses - variable.
  • JUNE 2010 INTERNS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN ELITE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND WILL BE ASSESSED TUITION COSTS OF APPROXIMATELY $1000 FOR THOSE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.  ALL JUNE 2010 INTERNS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING CHARGES DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.  CHARGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Insurance requirements

The ISU DI carries professional liability insurance for the intern thus the intern does not need to purchase professional liability insurance. The intern is required to carry and provide proof of health insurance. If the intern will be driving an automobile during the internship, then the intern must carry auto insurance.

Food Science and Human Nutrition