Expenses
Overall Estimated Costs for the Combined MS/DI Program
| Residence | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated UMaine Tuition for 30 credits* | Internship Fee ** |
| Maine & Canadian Resident | $651 | $19,530 | $5,000 |
| Non-Maine Resident | $651 | $19,530 | $5,000 |
*Estimated tuition is for the MS/DI program (based on 30 credits completed during program). For more information on tuition and fees, go to: https://umaine.edu/sfs/costs/
**The internship fee is billed with the tuition for the first fall semester only, at the start of the internship program. The fee is non-refundable after the first two weeks of the fall semester.
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Associated costs can vary and estimates are given in the following table.*
| Graduate Application Fee (online/paper) | $65 |
| Mandatory Online Tuition Fee | $468 per year |
| Health Insurance for 2 years | $9,296** |
| Textbooks and supplies | $600 per year |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Application | $58 per year |
| Uniforms (2 lab coats, non-slip shoes; if required by facility) | $100 and up |
| ServSafe manager course | $179.00 |
| Liability insurance | Provided by UMaine |
| Housing | Click here for on-campus costs Click here for off-campus costs |
| Transportation*** | Click here for transportation costs for graduate students |
| Attendance at state professional meetings | Usually provided by internship program |
*These are estimated costs. All fees are subject to change without notice. Room and board estimates are not included.
**The Voluntary Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) plan is for graduate students who do not have an assistantship. An annual health insurance charge of $4,648 will be payable to Gallagher Health upon enrollment. When students have university assistantships, Graduate Assistant Health Insurance is mandatory for all graduate assistants and fellows working 20 hours a week and earning a minimum of $1,777.77, unless proof of comparable insurance is provided. The annual cost is $3,157; most graduate assistant positions will cover half of the total estimated cost. For more information, go to: https://umaine.edu/bursar/insurance/.
***It is necessary for students to provide their own transportation while in the Internship Program. It is essential that students have cars and carry automobile insurance. When in supervised practice, it is necessary for most students to move near training sites.
Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available through Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA) during the semesters students. The minimum award for an academic year is $17,000 for masters students and $20,000 for doctoral students, with tuition covered. These positions may require students to be on campus. Assistantships will end prior to supervised practice. Students should indicate interest in TA or RA positions on the graduate school application. See the Student Financial Aid office for further funding sources. http://umaine.edu/stuaid/.
Tuition and Fees: For more details on the tuition and fees please see: http://umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees/ and https://umaine.edu/stuaid/aid-basics/costs-at-umaine/.