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 Expense | Application 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 & fees | Not 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