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.

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*

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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