Estimated Expenses Table
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| Item | Resident | Non-Resident | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees (MS Nutrition Thesis) | $15,000 | $27,000 | 30 credit hours (4 semester) |
| Tuition and Fees (MS Nutrition Coursework and MS ESN Thesis | $17,000 | $32,000 | 36 credit hours (4 semester) |
| Tuition and Fees (MS ESN Thesis) | $18,000 | $35,000 | 39 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 expense |
| DICAS Application Fee | $50 | $50 | One-time expense |
| Textbooks and supplies | $500 | $500 | One-time expense |
| Criminal Background Check | ~$50 | ~$50 | One-time expense |
| Drug Screening | ~$50 | ~$50 | One-time expense |
| CPR Certification, Basic | ~$60 | ~$60 | One-time expense |
| Healthcare Provider | |||
| AND Membership | $60 | $60 | Annual fee |
| Immunization Fees** | Varies | Varies | Required for clinical compliance at rotation sites |
| 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
**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 parking can vary depending on parking method chosen, transportation method chosen, and frequency of need to travel to the Houston campus. Outside of Orientation, students will only need to come to campus once per week on Mondays and a few Saturdays for classes or other DI related activities.
****Alternative health insurance coverage is available and encouraged via the open health insurance marketplace (Obamacare), medicaid insurance programs, or you may stay on as a dependent with a caregiver or spouse.
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