The following is an estimated breakdown of costs for interns enrolled in the Dietetic Internship. Non-resident tuition applies to all interns who are not residents of New Mexico. Living expenses are only an estimate and will vary. Costs are subject to change.

Updated for 2019-2020 Tuition Rates

Application Fees and One-Time Costs

New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident - Total Approximate Costs: $704

Non-refundable NMSU Dietetic Internship application fee	$50	$50
NMSU Graduate Application fee	$35	$35
DICAS application fee of $40 if you are only applying to one program - NMSU. Additional DICAS applications are $20 each.	$45	$45
Fingerprint/Criminal background check (twice)	$219	$219
10-Panel Drug Screen	$75	$75
CPR with Basic Life Skills	$40	$40
Titers	$200	$200
Immunizations	$40 each	$40 each

University Related Costs

New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident - Total Approximate Costs: $19,837.90; $49,146.30

Student fees $600 per semester	$3,000	$3,000
Total of 44 graduate credits	$14,062.40	$43,370.80
Student wellness fee	$796.50	$796.50
ASNMSU fee	$167.50	$167.50
Textbooks for 5 semesters	$1,300	$1,300
Eatright PREP for the RDN Exam (Initial subscription)	$199	$199
NMSU parking permit for 5 semesters	$134	$134
Possible thesis (+personal copies)	$178.50	$178.50

Estimated Living and Additional Expenses

New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident Total Approximate Costs: $19,757; $19,757

Housing and utilities for 22 months	$18,700	$18,700
Health/Medical insurance	Varies	Varies
Professional liability insurance	$41	$41
Clothing for professional components	$200	$200
Transportation to supervised practice sites: Sites can be within 130 miles of Las Cruces	Varies	Varies
Auto insurance	Varies	Varies
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Affiliate Membership	$116	$116
State Conferences/workshops	$200	$200
Other conferences/workshops	$500	$500