Cost

2024-2025 Program Costs

Program fee includes RDN prep materials, professional development opportunities, 9 months of preceptor rotations, Friday leadership classes and development activities, and professional feedback.

• $50: First application submitted to DICAS.
  • $25 for each additional program application.
• $60: Program application fee (non-refundable) paid directly to UW-Green Bay.
• $10,341:Program fee. 
  • A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance with the remaining balance ($9,341) due approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the internship. 

Additional Estimated Student Expenses

You are responsible for health, personal automobile and professional liability insurance, housing, food, transportation and lab coats/appropriate attire. Keep in mind these are estimated, and amounts may vary.

1 Estimated Living Expenses

• Housing (varies).
• Food (may be purchased in facility cafeterias or student can bring own).
• Parking at UW-Green Bay campus. For costs, see the parking policy.
• Transportation. You will need a private vehicle, as sites are from 5 to 150 miles from campus, and public transportation is not feasible.

2 Cost of Supplies for Program

• Books and supplies (depending on your resources and individual needs, $400 estimate).
• Student membership ($58) in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics available at www.eatright.org.
• Wisconsin Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (WAND) Conference: registration, lodging and food (approximately $400).
• Caregiver background check ($25-$65).
• Lab coats and appropriate attire ($50 minimum).
• Laptop computer with the ability to scan to submit assignments and projects. (amounts vary).

3Cost of Health Requirements

• CPR Certification: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider with BLS (Basic Life Support), in person only (amount varies).
• Physical examination by physician (amounts to vary).
• Vaccinations and titers as required (amounts to vary). Including upload fee of $45 to www.CastleBranch.com. Secure medical document manager utilized by program.
• Drug Test 10-panel (approximate cost $50) through www.CastleBranch.com.
• Liability insurance ($25 to $60).
• Health insurance (amounts to vary).

Financial Aid

At this time, interns do not qualify for financial aid through the University. You may qualify for deferment of financial aid payments for your college education. Loans through private institutions and scholarships may be available based on your eligibility.

Contact UW-Green Bay Financial Aid

Scholarships

Two professional organizations in nutrition offer scholarships that can help you offset the cost of our internship program.