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ESTIMATED COSTS/SALARY / TUITION / FEES
| Office of Academic Affiliation (OAA) Salary for DI Interns Academic Year 2025 | |
| Salary provided by OAA upon completion of successful onboarding and background clearance. Estimated salary based on a 41-week rotation cycle. | $ 15.00 per hour based on completion of 1462 scheduled rotation hours (10.5 months of rotation) |
| Estimate Cost and Fees | |
| ACEND Application Fee (non-refundable): | $100 |
| ACEND / D&D Digital Registration Fee | $55 |
| Onboarding Fees | |
| Non-refundable Deposit | $ 0 |
| WEST PALM BEACH VA HCS - DI Internship Tuition | $ 0 |
| Professional Liability Insurance *Securing insurance is the responsibility of the intern |
$26.00 annually |
| Health Insurance* - Interns will have 90 days to select a health insurance from the VA that provides limited coverage | Varies/estimated $100.00-$180.00 based on personal coverage. |
| Transportation (Car insurance) * Securing and auto insurance is the responsibility of the intern |
Estimated cost for gas based on current gas rates $3.40-$4.50 per gallon |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Membership: Including Florida Academy State Affiliation | $58 |
| VHA Security Clearance | $0 |
| Drug Screen | $0 |
| Immunization and PPD: Interns are responsible for ensuring immunization records are up to date. | $150.00 estimated from local urgent care facility Fee. |
| Program Fee | |
| Lab coat (1): will be provided by WEST PALM BEACH VA HCS - DI Program | N/A |
| Uniform / Scrubs: will be the responsibility of the intern. Recommend 3 sets Recommended color: Purple/Eggplant |
Estimated cost $75.00 - $150 for minimal 3 sets (top/bottom) |
| Shoes: Recommend rubber sole walking shoes | Estimated cost $40.00 |
| Books and Supplies: | Estimated cost $200.00 - $400.00 Journal access: $0.00 cost |
| Housing: Securing housing is the responsibility of the intern | 1 Bedroom apartment estimated Cost $1700.00 - $2200.00 per month |
| Travel: Travel among the Main Campus to Community Outpatient-Based Clinics CBOC’s). If it is not possible to bring a car, the intern is required to find their own transportation, which may include renting a car or using ride-share services. | Brightline: $29.00 minimal one way Palm Tran: $2.00 - $5.00 per day, depending on the type of transit pass purchased. |
| Laptop/Keys – A Secured VA Laptop and Key FOB will be provided to the intern at the beginning of the rotation Cell Phone: A VA cell phone will not be issued to an intern. |
Replacement cost if lost/stolen or damaged by the intern. Up to $800.00 – Replacement cost if lost/stolen up to $75.00. The intern is responsible for the purchase and payment of their personal cell phone. The approximate cost varies |
