Basic Expenses 2010-2011 - Dietetic Internship

Basic Expenses 2010-2011

"One-Time" Expenses
Orientation Fee: Must be paid once accepted into the program to hold your spot in the internship; non-refundable Tuition and fees paid prior to beginning actual internship rotations - see Payment Options. *Total tuition includes both the Orientation fee + Tuition & fees.	$500 Utah: $6,785 Distance: $7,645
Application fee	$50
D&D Digital Processing fee	$50
Admission fee to USU (after acceptance into the internship	$35-55
Insurance: Professional Liability Insurance (beginning of program) Health Insurance	$35 variable
Background Check	$45
Immunizations- see recommended/required immunization list. Drug Screening- often required by facilities	up to $400 $25-50
ADA Study Guide for Registration Exam for Dietitians (member vs nonmember prices)	$30-35
Texts for internship- see book list (you may already have most of the books)	~$300
Computer Microphone (headset suggested) Webcam (if desired)	$5-80 $20-100
Monthly Expenses
Transportation (car required) Gasoline and basic car maintenance (monthly bill) Auto insurance (monthly bill)	$200-300 $80-150
Cell phone	$50
Computer & Internet Service. Microsoft software compatible software; high speed internet recommended	$25-50+
Postage to mail exams and assignments to internship directors	~$30
Copies, supplies for presentations (5-6 times/year)	~$5
Long distance phone charges for conferences with internship director/sending faxes	variable
Orientation Week Expenses
Airfare	$200-700
Taxi or airport shuttle from airport	$40-50
Rental Car (if desired)	$200-300
Lodging (you will receive names/contact information for other interns prior to orientation week so you can share the expenses)	$200-300
Meals	$100-200
Orientation Activities	$10-20
Miscellaneous Expenses
Registration fees for dietetic meetings and conferences at student rate (not required)	$100-200
Application fee for Registration Exam (after graduation)	$125
**The figures are estimates only, designed to help you budge your finances during the internship*

"One-Time" Expenses

Monthly Expenses

Orientation Week Expenses

Miscellaneous Expenses