University of Wisconsin - Stout

Fees for 2007–2008

Cost

Graduate program plus internship [1]

$13,652 (in-state)

$27,100 (out of state)

Internship program only [1]

$6,606 (in-state)

$9,571 (out of state)

Graduate program application fee

$45

Internship program application fee

$45

On-Campus housing

Housing in the Menomonie area
Median rent cost/month [2]

See information below

$395

Student Health Insurance Plan
through UW- Stout [3]

$836

Liability Insurance [4]

$36 – $44

Laboratory Coat

$40

Background Check

$5

Student Membership to
 American Dietetic Association 2007-2008

$49

 

Transportation

Please see note below

International Diabetes Center Conference

$300

  1. These costs are estimated as average cost, based on the best available information and subject to change or personal difference or needs.

  2. The cost is based on the best information available and subject to change.

  3. The premium will vary based on individual choice and rates may increase. See plan for coverage on UW-Stout Health Services web site.

  4. Professional liability is required for Dietetic Interns. This insurance is available through Marsh or  Seabury & Smith at 1-800-621-3008 ext. 45105, and is endorsed by the American Dietetic Association. Interns pay $36 – $44 for $1/$3 million Limits of Liability

Transportation Costs

Interns are responsible for their own transportation.  Costs of maintaining a vehicle and expenses from driving to sites are also the responsibility of the intern.  Costs will vary depending on distance to site and could be substantial given the price of gas. Therefore the cost of transportation should be factored into total cost of program.

Housing Costs

Information on university housing for graduate students is available on the University Housing web site. Graduate students can stay in dorms or stay in the multitude of rentals (both houses and apartments) located near the campus.

Financial Aid

The Stout University Foundation distributes $500,000 in scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students each year. 

In addition, the Financial Aid Office works with you to help ensure that you receive the maximum amount of funding available to you. To be eligible for federal and state financial aid funding, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and submit a Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA). Also, students who meet the financial requirements may qualify for work study grants. These provide an hourly stipend in return for research or other teaching assistance.  

UW-Stout provides funding on a competitive basis for student research projects. Awards for a small research project will be up to $500 (between 16 and 25 proposals funded per year). These are intended to fund smaller scale projects or dissemination of research findings. Larger research projects may be funded up to $2,000 (up to five funded per year). The due date for applications is the 15 of each month

Graduate assistantships are offered by an academic department. The actual tasks vary; sample tasks include assisting faculty with large classes, laboratory management or research. Some assistantships provide health benefits in addition to a salary. Application forms are available at the Graduate School web site. Completed application forms are forwarded to the program director. Additionally, submitting a resume and letter of interest in an assistantship to the academic department chair would be advisable if you want serious consideration for an internship. Speaking directly with the program director and department chair about your interest in a graduate assistantship is recommended