Anticipated Expenses
Application fee (non-refundable): $50
Tuition: $12,500 incrementally as follows:
Spring 2022 Match for a September 2022 program start
- Acceptance Deposit (non-refundable): $1500 applied toward tuition due at acceptance
- Tuition Payment 1: $3666 due April 25, 2022
- Tuition Payment 2: $3666 due May 30, 2022
- Tuition Payment 3: $3666 Due June 27, 2022
5 Payment plan*This payment plan requires prior approval from LWDI Program Director. Payments of $2200 for five consecutive months beginning 30 days after $1500 acceptance deposit is paid.
The following list includes additional fees and costs that an intern may incur over the course of the internship. Please note that some of these costs are subject to change.
Technology requirements: $1500 if new equipment is required
Liability Insurance: paid by LW
Health Insurance: approximately $200 per month
Automobile insurance: approximately $125 per month
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Membership: $50
Background Check: $75 if practice site requires
Books & Supplies: $200
RD Exam Prep Material: $250
LWDI is not an academic program and does not offer financial aid. No federal grants or other aid are available at LWDI. Prospective interns may find scholarship and financial aid opportunities through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Interns may be eligible to obtain loan deferment for student loans while enrolled in the program.
Interns opting to pursue the Master of Science degree with the University of Southern Mississippi while concurrently enrolled in the LWDI are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.