Estimated Costs and Financial Aid
Revised November 5, 2023
Tuition for Certificate in Dietetics only (for those who already have a graduate degree) $13,200*
Tuition for the Certificate in Dietetics and the M.A. in Family & Consumer Sciences - $19,672
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Application document review fee * |
$75 |
|
Non-refundable application fee x 2 to Graduate Division * |
$110 |
|
Non-refundable tuition – 24 units of College of Extended Learning Fees * |
$13,200 |
|
Non-refundable tuition – 3 units through Open University* |
$1,185 |
|
Non-refundable tuition and fees – Summer + Fall 2025 graduate tuition* |
$5,307 |
|
Transcript fee * |
$4 |
|
Lab coats and dress shoes ** |
$200 |
|
Professional work clothes ** |
$500 |
|
Required immunizations, titers, TB tests, physical exam ** |
$350 |
|
Personal health insurance ** |
$1,300 |
|
Facility onboarding fee** |
$50 |
|
Drug testing, background check, fingerprinting ** |
$200 |
|
Computer/tablet and reliable internet access*** |
$2000 |
|
Books and supplies and online training ** |
$300 |
|
Rent and utilities ** |
$24,000 |
|
Food and personal items ** |
$2,000 |
|
Personal car insurance ** |
$1,800 |
|
Transportation and parking ** |
$1,200 |
|
Attendance at Professional Conference (more if travel is required) ** |
$200 |
|
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership |
$58 |
|
Membership in local Dietetic Association |
$20 |
|
Total estimated cost: |
$54,059 |
* University fees and tuition subject to change
* Out of state students will need to pay additional out of state tuition for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025, estimated to be an additional $3964.00.
** Non-university costs are estimated
***Students are required to have access to a computer/tablet and reliable internet access for classes and rotations. See the technical requirements to use Zoom. The university’s library loans out laptops for students who do not have a computer or tablet, and the university provides free WiFi on campus if students do not have reliable internet access. These both meet the technical requirements for Zoom.
Financial Aid
Those enrolled in the Certificate in Dietetics and the M.A. in Family & Consumer Sciences may be eligible for a Federal Direct Student loan. Those interested in financial aid should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application after admittance to the program. Please note that Financial Aid is not available until the Fall semester. Tuition (estimated to be $2835, subject to change) for the first summer will need to be paid in full prior to Financial Aid monies being available. Please note that financial aid has covered only partial tuition costs for previous interns, and is a loan, not a grant. Applicants should consider their ability to financially cover tuition, all living expenses, and other program-related and personal costs prior to applying to our program. As this is a full-time program, any outside employment or other significant time commitments during the program are very strongly discouraged.
As per federal regulations for programs that qualify for financial aid, the following information is provided:
A dietetic internship prepares students for the following careers:
SOC# 29-1030 "Dietitians and Nutritionists" and SOC# 29-1031 “Dietitians”
Job description for “Dietitian and Nutritionists” can be found at the O*NET website
Please also visit SF State’s Financial Aid Website
Applicants are encouraged to apply for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and other scholarships. Students can also choose to take out private loans.