Costs and Financial Aid
See the tuition costs and fees for KU's dietetic internship graduate certificate program.
We understand that investing in your education is a commitment to your success. You'll find the cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top dietetic internship programs.
The figures below can be used as a guide for completing the program in two semesters but are not an official quote of total costs to obtain the dietetic internship graduate certificate from KU.
Deposit
Once accepted, all students are required to pay a $400 deposit to reserve your seat in the class. This non-refundable deposit is applied towards your first semester tuition and fees if you enter the program.
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Estimated expenses |
Kansas resident |
Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
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KU Graduate Tuition (16 credit hours) |
$7,323.20 |
$17,208.00 |
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KU Medical CenterCampus fees (2 semesters) |
$850.80 |
$850.80 |
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Estimated total tuition and fees |
$8,174.00 |
$18,058.80 |
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Estimated additional expenses (may vary significantly) |
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Living expenses |
$17,370 |
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Books, course materials and supplies |
$600 |
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Miscellaneous personal expenses |
$4,743 |
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Transportation |
$2,952 |
Note: estimated costs of additional expenses for students listed above were obtained from the 2024-2025 financial aid full-time graduate student budget document.
Additional Fees
- DICAS online application fee: $50.00 first program, $25 each additional program.
- KU School of Health Professions supplemental application fee: $75.00.
- Background check report fee: $39.00.
- Drug screening fee: $52.00.
- Hepatitis B vaccination (3-shot series): ~$120.00.
- Student Membership, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: $58.00
- Conference registration fees (not required): ~$250.00
Additional fees may include e-learning fees for online courses and other course fees. Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements. *
* Note: Students have access to computers on campus that meet the program’s technology requirements. If desired, a computer with these standards could be purchased for home use.
Any dollar amounts listed are general approximations provided as a guide only and are not an official quote of costs. All figures are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas. Tuition and fee amounts are officially listed in the KU comprehensive fee schedule. For more details about tuition and fees, please see the Office of the Registrar.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Federal assistance includes the following:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)
Scholarships
The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.
KU Medical Center provides information about additional grants and scholarships which may be available. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with questions or for assistance.
Get Started: Apply for Financial Aid
To complete the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948.
Students should not wait to be accepted into an academic program to begin the financial aid process. Even if the application deadline for the intended program is later in the year, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline.
Some financial aid grants and low-interest loans have limited funding. After the priority deadline, any remaining financial aid will be awarded as available.
Even if financial aid will not be requested, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA enables the school to consider all scholarship funds available. The FAFSA must be completed annually.
The total financial aid award package, including scholarships, loans or need-based aid, cannot be finalized until the student's application materials and fee have been received and admission to KU has been completed.
Loan Deferment
Students enrolled at least half time or enrolled in at least three hours with a GTA/GRA appointment, or in a special internship program approved by KU Medical Center, qualify for a loan deferment.
If eligible, please visit the Office of the Registrar for additional information.
Assistantships
Due to the time-intensive nature of the dietetic internship graduate certificate program, assistantship positions are not available. While the program does not offer any stipends, scholarship opportunities may be available.