Food Science Health Promotion Nutrition Dietetic Internship -Welcome -Overview -Curriculum -Admissions -Application -Expenses -Facilities -Contact Us -Recuitment Flyer Faculty Scholarships   Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies Expenses These include MSU Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies application fee, tuition and other required fees (resident, non-resident), textbook and supplies, campus parking permit, housing, travel, meals, ADA Affiliate membership, health insurance, professional liability insurance, and state and professional meetings.  Estimated Expenses for MSU Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies Program1 Fees   MSU Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies Program Application Fee $40.00 Tuition[2]   Resident (9 hours)/semester $2,300.00 Non-Resident (9 hours)/semester $2,979.00 Other Fees and Expenses   MSU Campus Parking Permit $65.00 Estimated textbooks, software, supplies $600.00 Serv-Safe Training $135.00 Student Health Insurance[3] $403.00 Professional Liability Insurance[4] $35.00 Notebook Computer[5] $3,500.00 Physical Exam $75.00-$250.00 Room and Board   Interns provide their own living arrangements.    Professional Membership/Meetings   ADA Affiliate Membership $49.00 Professional Meetings: ADA and/or Mississippi Dietetic Association Annual Meetings and Northeast District Dietetic Association Meetings $1,000.00 Transportation   Interns must provide own transportation between the university and facilities and must carry sufficient automobile insurance coverage for collision and liability.   Students may not schedule additional responsibilities such as jobs or assistantships as they will be working in assigned facilities 40 hours per week. 2These costs are estimated as average cost, based on the best available information and subject to change or personal difference or needs. Total shown include tuition, activity fees and do not include course participation fees, special fees, or overload tuition. Additional information is available in the Graduate bulletin at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/publication.htm. This insurance is sponsored through the MSU Student Association. It is a voluntary plan for students and their dependents. Information is available by writing to Director, John C. Longest Student Health Center, Box 9732, MS State, MS 39762 or phone (662) 325-2431 or at http://www.msstate.edu/dept/health. Professional liability is required for Dietetic Interns. This insurance is available through Seabury & Smith at 1-800-621-3008 ext. 45105, and is endorsed by the American Dietetic Association. Interns pay $35.00 for $1/$3 million Limits of Liability. Check with the Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies program director for the minimum notebook computer requirements before purchasing.   Financial Aid Various forms of financial aid such as graduate assistantship, loans and/or part-time employment are available for graduate students at MSU.  Federal Aid Programs are based on need as determined by the federally mandated needs analysis.  Complete information on eligibility rules and application guidelines can be found in the MSU Bulletin or prospective students may contact: Department of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Box 6035 Mississippi State, MS 39762 662-325-2450 or 662-325-3990 http://msstate.edu/dept/sfa/ Awards are also available through the American Dietetic Association, professional and honorary fraternities and foundations.

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