2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
| Graduate maintenance fee (per credit hour) | $ 288.00/hour |
| Full-time (maximum) | $2723.00/semester |
| **Out-of-state tuition (per credit hour) | $ 446.00/hour |
| **Full time (maximum) | $5138.00/semester |
| **Student activity fee (flat rate) | $20.00 |
| **General access fee (per credit hour) | $42.00 |
| *Maximum | $294.50 |
| **Application fee domestic | $25.00 |
| **International | $35.00 |
| *Subject to change each fiscal year | |
| **These fees are in addition to the maintenance fees listed above. |
Program Expenses (estimated)
| Student Liability Insurance | $15 |
| Health Insurance | Variable |
| Housing -- Housing costs are dependent on location and if accommodations are shared | |
| Off-campus apartments in Johnson City | $350-500/month |
| On-campus graduate housing | $300-515/month |
| Water, telephone, and cable TV hookup are furnished. Electric is extra. Transportation (for gas) |
$30-35/week |
| Lab jacket/coat (minimum of 1) | $25-30 |
| Books and supplies | $200 Semester |
| Student membership to: American Dietetic Association | $49 |
| Tri-Cities District Dietetic Association | $10 |
| Physical Exam & Laboratory tests (Student Health Services) | $100 |
| Hep B (series of three required) | $90 each |
| TB skin testing | $10 each |
| Criminal Background Investigation | variable |
| Free parking is provided at all facilities; meals are provided for interns at some of the affiliations. |
Financial Assistance
In the past five years 100% of dietetic interns in the clinical nutrition master's degree program have obtained a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship which covers tuition and maintenance fees for fall and spring semesters, and requires 8-10 hours per week of on-campus work.
- Graduate Assistantships (GA) – Students who wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship should indicate their intent on the Graduate School Application. Students receiving graduate assistantships must register for at least nine graduate hours per semester within their approved graduate program. Out-of-state tuition is waived for graduate students who hold assistantships. All or part of the in-state tuition may be covered for fall and spring terms.
- Tuition Scholarships (TS) – A number of tuition scholarships are available to qualified first-time graduate students. A tuition scholarship award covers the tuition and maintenance fees for in-state and out-of-state recipients during fall and spring terms. Tuition scholarship recipients must register for at least nine graduate hours each term and work eight hours per week at their assigned location.
The Office of Financial Aid at East Tennessee State University provides a broad spectrum of programs to assist students in financing their college education. The university is committed to providing access to students through a variety of resources, which include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs Additional information can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
