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MS-DI Program Expenses

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A student in the Georgia Southern Combined MS-DI program can expect to incur the following approximate expenses. The Graduate School expenses are eligible for financial aid and loan deferment while enrolled in the program.

Technology requirements for distance learning or remote rotations are minimal. Interns must have a PC/Mac laptop with minimum hardware requirements and internet access. Netbooks and Chromebooks are truly only suitable for basic internet browsing and word processing and are not recommended. Synchronized instruction is delivered through video conferencing, requiring two-way interactive video and audio. The Trajecsys platform used for the NTFS 7790 Practicum course can be purchased through the university bookstore. Newer versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader (free online), Microsoft Office 365 (free through Georgia Southern), and antivirus software (highly recommended) will assist in completing the program.

Type of ExpenseApplication Costs
Georgia Southern College of Graduate School application fee$50
DICAS application fee$50
D&D Matching Service registration fee$65
Background Check$45
GRE Test$205
 Total$415
 Program Fees & Tuition Costs
Summer Graduate School tuition & feesNot applicable
Fall Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year One
$3,260
($10,715 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Fall term
Spring Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year One
$3,260
($10,715 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
Summer Graduate School tuition & fees*$3,060
($10,512 out-of-state tuition)
9 credit Summer term
Fall Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year Two
$3,260
($10,712 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
Spring Graduate School tuition & fees*
Year Two
$3,260
($10,712 out-of-state tuition)
9 credits Spring term
*based on 2023 posted fees
Total $16,100
($53,360 out-of-state tuition)
 Living Expenses & Miscellaneous Costs
Technology requirement (laptop with access to the internet)
*Internet access fees can vary
$200
Textbooks & class supplies$2,000
Professional liability insurance$16 year two only
Health insurance$2,076 year two only
Vaccinations and TB test$164
Criminal background check & drug testing
*Practice sites may require additional background check, drug testing and physical exam.
$82
CPR certification$50
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification$36
Nutrition organization membership$60 year two only
Auto insurance$2,400 ($200/month)
car needed in year two
Auto gasoline and maintenance$4,800 ($400/month)
car needed in year two
Housing
*additional housing cost possible if placed at a remote supervised practice site
$10,000 ($500/month)
Meals$6,000 ($10/day)
Other living expenses$10,000
 Total$37,884

Total Internship Costs

$55,399 ($91,659 out-of-state)

Clinical hospital rotation sites are located in Statesboro, Savannah, Brunswick, Douglas, Tifton, Macon, Warner Robins and Valdosta.

Last updated: 7/25/2023