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Dietetic Internship: Financial Assistance and Costs

To apply for financial assistance, contact: 

UAMS Student Financial Services 
4301 W. Markham # 864
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-686-5451 

For a free application for federal student aid, or to obtain more information, please visit the following Web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Arkansas Dietetic Association Scholarship: This scholarship provides $500.00 to an Arkansas dietetic intern.  For more information, go to:  http://www.arkansaseatright.org/scholarships

The American Dietetic Association Scholarships: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers several scholarships of $500–$3000 to dietetic interns and dietetic graduate students each year. Applications for these scholarships are available each year between mid-September and mid-January.  The annual deadline for applications is mid-February.  Scholarships are awarded for the following academic or program year (e.g., applications for the 2013-2014 academic year must be completed by mid-February 2013). Application forms may be downloaded at:   http://www.eatright.org/Foundation/scholarships/

Stipends
UAMS and the CAVHS according to the following estimated totals pay each intern.

Gross:                   

UAMS:
 



$1,605 (payable in 5 months for 1 semester)
 

VA:

$5060 (payable for 1 semester)

Net: Varies with withholding options. (Totals shown are before taxes.)
The funding of stipends is determined annually and therefore is subject to change.

If you are not a US Citizen:

        The VA stipend is offered to US citizens only.
        The UAMS stipend would be for one semester only.

UAMS/CAVHS Dietetic Internship Costs*

Costs

Per Year


*12 Hours Graduate Courses Required (6 hours in fall, 6 hours in spring)
 

In-State Residents:

($343/hr) $2,058 per semester

Out-of-State Residents:

($738/hr) $4,428 per semester

 

 

Books

$650

Health Insurance (Varies depending on plan chosen; yearly coverage/single student) estimated

$990-1,857** (see www.academichealthplans.com/uams/ )

 

Liability Insurance

$13.00 due in fall

Health Fees

$79.90 per semester

Student Clinic Fee

$60.00 per semester

UAMS Technology Fee

$46.30 per semester

Program Fee (Fall)

$27.00

Program Fee (Spring - includes study guide and practice test for RD Exam)


$40.00

Laboratory Fee (Clinical Skills Center)

$200.00 due in spring

ADA Student Member Fee

$50.00 (payable to ADA)

Meetings: Student registration and parking

$75.00

Graduation Fees

$84.00 (due in spring)

Interns enrolled for at least five (5) hours of graduate credit per semester are eligible for (1) deferment of previous student loans and (2) additional student loans if they qualify on the basis of financial need.

*All costs are estimated from the 2011-2012 budget and are subject to change.

**Check website for health insurance coverage options and costs.

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4301 W. Markham, #627  •  Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
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