Tuition & Financial Support
Tuition and fees are determined by residency status and degree pathway. The estimates below reflect approximate costs for program completion. Current tuition and fee rates are available through the TWU Bursar’s Office.
Estimated Expenses table
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| Item | Resident | Non-Resident | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (MS Nutrition 36 SCH) | $17,000 | $32,000 | 4 semester |
| Tuition and Fees (MS ESN-39 SCH) | $18,000 | $35,000 | 36 credit hours (4 semester) |
| Tuition and Fees (non degree seeking)* | $5,650 | $11,000 | 12 credit hours (non-degree seeking) |
| Graduate School application fee | $50 | $50 | One-time |
| DICAS Application Fee | $50 | $50 | One-time |
| Textbooks and supplies | $500 | $500 | One-time |
| Criminal Background Check | ~$50 | ~$50 | One-time program but can vary for specific site requirements |
| Drug Screening | ~$50 | ~$50 | One-time program but can vary for specific site requirements |
| CPR Certification | ~$60 | ~$60 | One-time per renewal schedule |
| Healthcare Provider AND Membership | $60 | $60 | Annual fee |
| Immunization Fees** | Varies | Varies | Required for clinical compliance at rotation sites |
| EHR Go Subscription | $73 | $73 | Per Semester (annual subscriptions also available |
| Variable Optional Expenses | |||
| Parking (on-campus)*** | ~$275 | ~$275 | Per semester (if a parking permit is purchased) |
| Parking (rotations) | Varies | Varies | Some facilities require a parking fee; fees vary by site |
| Transportation | Varies | Varies | Gas for daily travel to/from facilities for rotations. See 'Cost to Attend' webpage for more details |
| Housing | ~$1000 | ~$1000 | Monthly estimate. See 'Cost to Attend' webpage for more details |
| Health Insurance**** | ~$575 | ~$575 | Monthly based on TWU Insurance plan |
| Laptop | Varies | Varies | |
| Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (TAND) Annual Conference and Expo (ACE) | $175 | $175 | Optional (Registration Only-does not include transportation/lodging) |
| Miscellaneous | $150 | $150 | |
*Non-degree seeking students will not qualify for Federal Financial aid
*The non-degree-seeking tuition estimate applies only to a limited category of applicants who already hold a Program Director-approved nutrition-related master’s degree, meet prerequisite requirements, and are authorized by the program to complete remaining GPND requirements through the Prior Assessed Learning (PAL) process.
**Required immunizations can be found on the TWU Immunizations website (https://twu.edu/student-health-services/immunization-compliance/). Immunization fees will vary based on those needed to meet requirements along with any titers.
***On-campus attendance is generally limited to Orientation and Mondays during the academic year. There are a select few days for interprofessional activities but those vary and are provided on the semester syllabus.
Transportation and Housing
Transportation/Parking
Supervised experiential learning placements are located throughout the Greater Houston area. Applicants should anticipate commuting expenses when planning for program costs. Parking costs vary with each site.
Housing
Students are responsible for securing their own housing, as on-campus housing is not available on the Houston campus. Students are encouraged to live at home or find roommates to decrease the cost of housing. You will be connected with the other members of the incoming class upon acceptance. For information, contact Student Life.
Scholarship
Scholarships
Information regarding scholarships and deadlines is available from the Financial Aid Office.
Note: Scholarship application deadlines occur before program admissions are finalized. Therefore, if you would like to apply for scholarships, you may want to consider applying before the appointment dates specified in the Application section. All scholarships are contingent upon the student enrolling at TWU.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available to selected full-time students who have been accepted into the departmental programs. Financial support includes a monthly stipend and an out-of-state tuition waiver for quarter to half-time employment (10-20 hours/week). Research assistantships may be available from individual faculty members in the department. Inquiries should be made to the Chair of the department. Departmental assistantships are granted prior to each semester and are dependent on student enrollment and departmental needs. Interested graduate students should contact the NFS Department Chair and visit the Graduate Assistantship webpage.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid can provide financial assistance to qualified students. Aid may be awarded in the form of loans, assistantships, scholarships or some combination of these. Please refer to the current graduate catalog for more details and deadlines for application on the website.
Academic Common Market
Many southern states* participate in the Academic Common Market, an interstate agreement for sharing uncommon programs. Residents of these states who are accepted for admission into selected out-of-state programs can enroll on an in-state tuition basis.
The two requirements are:
- Acceptance in a program to which your state has made arrangements to send its students.
- Proof that you are a legal resident of that state.
Students should write directly to the institution for admissions information. After you have been accepted, write your state coordinator for certification of residency.
*Information about participating states and available programs can be found at http://www.sreb.org.
Page last updated 2:39 PM, July 31, 2026