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Dietetic Internship Program

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Lexington VA Health Care System Dietetic Internship Program Financial Information

There is no application fee for VA Dietetic Internship Programs. Also, we do not charge tuition to enroll in our program. The VA covers background checks, physical exams, and certain immunizations for trainees. Our program does not cover the costs of application fees, housing, meals, personal transportation, books, professional association dues or meeting attendance, registration exam or supplemental resources.

Costs to the intern may include:

  • D&D Registration Fee $55
  • DICAS Application Fee $50
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership (Student) $58
  • Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference ~$75-150
  • Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership (Student) $11.50
  • Living and transportation costs
    • Apartment rental for one bedroom in Lexington range is $700-1000.
    • Interns must have a car and auto insurance.
    • Parking Fee ~$40month while working at one of our main VA sites.
  • Health insurance
  • Reference materials/books
  • Educational supplies, etc.

Stipend

Interns starting in August 2024 and 2025 will be considered without compensation. The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) works with the VA to provide stipends for trainees, and we are in the application process for this.

This program does not offer financial aid or scholarships. It may be possible to defer student loans while completing the dietetic internship.  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers a variety of scholarships to dietetic interns. Contact AND (800-877-1600, ext. 5400) or check their website https://www.eatright.org/ for further information.

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