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Financial Information
Approximate costs (subject to change) to the intern for the
session are as follows:
| Dietetic Internship Entrance Fee |
$4,500.00
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| Apartments |
1 bedroom
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$600.00 or more/month
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2 bedroom
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$700.00 or more/month
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| Electric Bill |
$50.00 - $100.00/month
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| Phone Bill |
$30.00 - $35.00/month
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| Medical Insurance Policy for Interns |
Varies
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| Affiliate Membership in ADA |
$43.00*
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| ADA Membership Application (at end of session) |
$25.00*
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| ADA Dues, first year (at end of session) |
$92.50*
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| Lunches while on field trips |
Varies
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| Hospital Parking |
$12.00/month
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| Miscellaneous supplies for project presentations, posters (if intern is to keep the materials) |
$50.00
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*Subject to change by ADA
Rental costs will be lower if two to three interns share an apartment. A contact list is sent out during the summer prior to the start of the internship, for interns to make housing plans together, if they so choose.
Interns will be expected to provide their own transportation and expenses to and from professional meetings. Car pooling is encouraged to reduce transportation expenses.
Meeting Expenses
| Meeting Registration |
$10.00 - $50.00
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| Travel Expenses (depends on car pooling and if mileage reimbursement is provided for meeting) |
$10.00 - $20.00
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| Meeting lodging expenses |
$25.00 - $40.00
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| Meals (Continental breakfast and lunch is usually provided at the meeting) |
Varies
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Program Fee
The program fee is $4,500.00 per student payable to Morrison Management Specialists as all program expenses are paid by the department of Nutrition Services. The program fee may change, however. Please contact the internship program director to confirm the program fee prior to applying.
Financial Aid Information
Interns are able to obtain student loan deferments during the internship. There are a number of opportunites to apply for scholarships that can be applied toward intertnship tuition. At this time financial aid is not available.
Scholarship Opportunities
1. Each year the UVa Health System Auxiliary awards a $4,500 scholarship to a dietetic intern. Scholarship is based on the intern's academic performance, career potential and proven financial need.
2. Scholarships are also available through the American Dietetic Association , state level dietetic associations and local level distric dietetic associations for students who will be embarking on a dietetic internship. You should pursue these applications in the fall of your senior year as they are awarded in the spring and then applied toward tuition the following fall.
3. Morrison Diet SODA Scholarship: Up to $6,000 is awarded to recipients who attend Morrision Internships - and UVA is a Morrison account! For more information visit the web site the Diet SODA website.
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