Program Costs
Program Costs
Estimated costs for the current internship year are
Estimated costs for the current internship year are
Tuition $12,000
Tuition to the internship is paid in installments with the first payment due approximately one month after match day. The balance is to be paid off approximately three weeks prior to orientation. Accepted interns will receive communication with specific due dates and amounts after the match.
Tuition to the internship is paid in installments with the first payment due approximately one month after match day. The balance is to be paid off approximately three weeks prior to orientation. Accepted interns will receive communication with specific due dates and amounts after the match.
Application Fee
$55 applying to one Region $80 applying to two or more Regions.
The Sodexo Dietetic Internship accepts only credit card payments for the application fee. Details on how to pay for the application is posted under Application Process.
$55 applying to one Region $80 applying to two or more Regions.
The Sodexo Dietetic Internship accepts only credit card payments for the application fee. Details on how to pay for the application is posted under Application Process.
Orientation Fee $450
Covers daily meal costs for breakfast and lunch during orientation week, as well as additional materials. This fee is only in effect for an on-site orientation. If the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an online virtual orientation, this fee is not paid. See orientation info for updates.
Covers daily meal costs for breakfast and lunch during orientation week, as well as additional materials. This fee is only in effect for an on-site orientation. If the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an online virtual orientation, this fee is not paid. See orientation info for updates.
Orientation Travel and Lodging $500 - $1000
This will vary depending on travel to orientation and lodging choices. To save on lodging cost it is recommended that interns share a hotel room. If the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an online virtual orientation, you will not incur this expense. See orientation info for updates.
This will vary depending on travel to orientation and lodging choices. To save on lodging cost it is recommended that interns share a hotel room. If the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates an online virtual orientation, you will not incur this expense. See orientation info for updates.
Criminal Background Check $25 - $75 average
This is dependent on the state or states lived in, the number of addresses and number of names. It can be as high as $300. Additional background checks may need to be conducted specifically for supervised practice sties.
This is dependent on the state or states lived in, the number of addresses and number of names. It can be as high as $300. Additional background checks may need to be conducted specifically for supervised practice sties.
Drug Screen $10 - $250
This cost varies depending on health insurance coverage.
This cost varies depending on health insurance coverage.
Lab Coats or Scrubs and PPE $50-$250
This cost varies depending on individual hospital requirements.
This cost varies depending on individual hospital requirements.
Textbooks & Supplies $200-$300
Transportation/Parking Free - $100
The internship does not cover travel costs. These costs will vary geographically.
The internship does not cover travel costs. These costs will vary geographically.
Living Expenses Geographically variable
Technology Expenses $500+
Computer and MS office or compatible applications.
Computer and MS office or compatible applications.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership $58
for Student Membership. Optional to join but highly recommended.
for Student Membership. Optional to join but highly recommended.
Dietetic Practice Group Membership $25 to $40
Cost varies, optional to join.
Cost varies, optional to join.
Pre-program Physical Exam and Medical Insurance Variable
This is dependent on insurance coverage. Health insurance coverage is mandatory.
This is dependent on insurance coverage. Health insurance coverage is mandatory.
Liability insurance $0
Provided by Sodexo.
Provided by Sodexo.
Verification of Intern Identity $0
Provided by Sodexo.
Provided by Sodexo.
Hospital on-boarding costs $75 to $350 varies
Specific supervised practice sites have different on-boarding requirements before placement may begin
Specific supervised practice sites have different on-boarding requirements before placement may begin
- Criminal Background Check: additional background check may need to be conducted within 30 days of starting the rotation
- Drug Screen: additional drug screen may need to be conducted 14 – 30 days prior to starting the rotation
- COVID – 19 screen: COVID screen may need to be conducted 7 – 14 days prior to starting the rotation. Plan ahead, results may take 3 – 6 days to be received; consider rapid test when available
- Hospital on-boarding paper work process: there may be a fee for hospital to process required on-boarding paperwork and completing on-line orientation materials.
DICAS
$50 for first application,
an additional $25 per application thereafter.
$50 for first application,
an additional $25 per application thereafter.
D&D Digital $55
to participate in computer matching process.
to participate in computer matching process.
Financial Aid
Financial aid / student loans are available only to those interns who have been accepted into the University of Rhode Island MS degree, as well as completing the internship supervised practice. MS interns can borrow over $40,000 from University of Rhode Island financial aid department. The funds can be used to cover the costs of the internship tuition, URI tuition, and some living expenses. Financial aid is not available to those interns completing only the internship portion of the program.
If interns have student loans from prior to admission to the internship, a loan forbearance may be available for interns completing the internship supervised practice. A loan deferment may be available for those interns completing the MS degree from University of Rhode Island, as well as the internship supervised practice.
Sodexo provides a number of scholarships annually. See FAQs for more information.
Financial aid / student loans are available only to those interns who have been accepted into the University of Rhode Island MS degree, as well as completing the internship supervised practice. MS interns can borrow over $40,000 from University of Rhode Island financial aid department. The funds can be used to cover the costs of the internship tuition, URI tuition, and some living expenses. Financial aid is not available to those interns completing only the internship portion of the program.
If interns have student loans from prior to admission to the internship, a loan forbearance may be available for interns completing the internship supervised practice. A loan deferment may be available for those interns completing the MS degree from University of Rhode Island, as well as the internship supervised practice.
Sodexo provides a number of scholarships annually. See FAQs for more information.
For students seeking to pursue the combined
Masters of Nutritional Sciences - RD/RDN program
Masters of Nutritional Sciences - RD/RDN program
Masters Program at University of Rhode Island (online):
$16,000 for the MS portion only. (Tuition plus application and registration fees).
The tuition and fees for the MS program are in addition to those listed above for the internship.
For more info on the MS Program, please visit the Masters Track page.
$16,000 for the MS portion only. (Tuition plus application and registration fees).
The tuition and fees for the MS program are in addition to those listed above for the internship.
For more info on the MS Program, please visit the Masters Track page.
