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.
| Type of Expense | Application Costs |
| Georgia Southern College of Graduate School application fee | $50 |
| DICAS application fee | $50 |
| D&D Matching Service registration fee | $55 |
| Background Check | $37 |
| GRE Test | $205 |
| Total | $400 |
| Program Fees & Tuition Costs | |
| Summer Graduate School tuition & fees | Not applicable |
| Fall Graduate School tuition & fees* Year One | $3, 550 ($11,002 out-of-state tuition) 9 credits Fall term |
| Spring Graduate School tuition & fees* Year One | $3,550 ($11,002 out-of-state tuition) 9 credits Spring term |
| Summer Graduate School tuition & fees* | $3,350 ($10,802 out-of-state tuition) 9 credit Summer term |
| Fall Graduate School tuition & fees* Year Two | $3,550 ($11,002 out-of-state tuition) 9 credits Spring term |
| Spring Graduate School tuition & fees* Year Two | $3,550 ($11,002 out-of-state tuition) 9 credits Spring term |
| *based on 2021-2022 posted fees | |
| Total | $17,550 ($54,810 out-of-state tuition) |
| Living Expenses & Miscellaneous Costs | |
| 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. | $74 |
| CPR certification | $40 |
| 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 | $10,000 ($500/month) |
| Meals | $6,000 ($10/day) |
| Other living expenses | $10,000 |
| Total | $37,666 |
| Total Internship Costs | $55,621 ($92,881 out-of-state) |
Clinical hospital rotation sites are located in Statesboro, Savannah, Brunswick, Douglas, Tifton, Macon, Warner Robins and Valdosta.
Last updated: 8/20/2021
