GPND Estimated Expenses Table
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.
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