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Dietetic Internship
Expenses And Financial Assistance
We do not offer a stipend. You should have your finances, including
any financial assistance, in order prior to applying for this program.
Scholarships are available from many sources.
Estimated Expenses
Financial Assistance
Estimated Expenses
| Application fee: |
$35 |
| Computer matching: |
$50 |
| Admission Fee: |
$3,800 |
| Residence: |
Interns are responsible for making their own arrangements.
Local rental costs are approximately $500 to $900 per month, plus
utilities. |
| Transportation: |
Personal transportation is required for the program
because of varied schedules and travel to different locations. Public
transportation/local
shuttle is available to some locations, but not all. |
| Health insurance: |
Health insurance is required. Interns are responsible
for making their own arrangements. |
| Liability insurance: |
$50 |
| ADA associate membership: |
$49 |
| PDA (Pittsburgh Dietetic Association) membership: |
$10 |
| Meals: |
A set allotment of meal tickets will be provided for
students who choose to eat in the UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Restaurant. |
Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Loans
The UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Dietetic Internship program is fully
accredited by the U.S.
Department of Education, Post-Secondary Education by the Commission
on Dietetic Association of the American
Dietetic Association (ADA).
Because of this accreditation, most applicants have been able to secure
loans to help offset the expenses of the internship program. Many interns
also have been awarded scholarships.
The following information is provided to assist you in meeting the
financial expenses of the internship.
Scholarships
- Scholarship funds are made available through the American Dietetic
Association Foundation. The time to apply is the year before the scholarship
is applicable!
The Dietetic Internship Scholarship is available to students who
have applied to an accredited internship and who are participating
in the computer matching process. General qualifications include:
- ADA membership
- demonstrating or showing promise of being a valuable, contributing
member of the profession
- being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Applications may be requested from:
Accreditation, Education Programs, and Student Operations
The American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Ill 60606
Phone: 1-800-877-1600 Ext. 5400
Email: education@eatright.org
Forms are also available online at http://www.eatright.org/Public/Careers/94_8628.cfm
The application deadline is generally in February and awards are
made in June. Each year, the dates change. Refer to the scholarship
application for information on deadline and award timing.
- Check with your college advisor for information regarding scholarships
made available through state and local dietetic associations. Generally,
there is less competition for these generous awards.
Again, the time to inquire and apply is now, not after being accepted.
Good Luck!
Loans
The UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Dietetic Internship is an approved Pennsylvania
post-secondary institution. Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state
students attending an approved Pennsylvania institution are eligible
to apply for PHEAA/HELP
or the Pennsylvania Higher Education Loan Plan.
Additionally, the opportunity to defer existing loan payments for the
term of the internship program also should be investigated.
For counseling advice or support in planning your finances, please
contact:
Financial Aid Coordinator
Student Information
Phone: 412-623-2353
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