Certificate in Dietetics (Dietetic Internship Program) and M.A. in Family & Consumer Sciences

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

Total Estimated Costs for Class of 2024-2025

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 *
(required for all interns in the program)

$13,200

Non-refundable tuition – 3 units through Open University*
(required for interns who do not already have a graduate degree)

$1,185

Non-refundable tuition and fees – Summer + Fall 2025 graduate tuition*
(required for interns who do not already have a graduate degree)

$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.