Financial Aid

A limited amount of scholarship money is awarded to dietetic interns through the MGH Dietetic Internship Louise Hatch Fund. Application for the Hatch Scholarship occurs after acceptance to the program. These awards are based on financial need. Everyone who applies is considered.

Scholarships

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offer graduate scholarships. Your state's dietetic associations may also offer scholarships.

Cost of Attendance

• Enrollment fee: $2,500 (to be applied to tuition)
• Total Tuition and fees: $8,000
• Total estimated costs for books and supplies: $300-$400
• Lab coats: $30-$50
• Room and board on campus: Not Applicable
• Living expenses (rent, food, bills): $1,400-$1,600 / month
• Travel/transportation: variable
• MGH Discount T pass: $70 a month

Loans

While enrolled in the dietetic internship you may be considered a full time graduate student according to the Federal Student Aid and Student Loan guidelines. Dietetic interns are not eligible for federal loans. You may be considered eligible to defer any current student loans you may have. This is dependent on your loan servicer. You may also be eligible for private student loans through banks and other financial agencies. We can provide resources and work with you to determine eligibility.

Working During the Internship

The Department of Nutrition & Food Services catering operations employs interns on an as needed basis. Some interns also opt for a part time job, but please note, jobs with minimal, flexible hours are most appropriate.

Benefits

As a Dietetic Intern at Mass General you are qualified to receive perks associated with being a member of the Mass General staff.

• Intern Office: Dietetic interns have a private office where they share two computers. Each intern has access to a personal locker. Laptops are available for intern use.
• Lunch: Dietetic interns are allotted $8 per work day for lunch, valid at any of the eight Mass General retail operations.
• Gym Membership: Interns are eligible for Mass General membership rates at the Clubs at Charles River Park.
• Parking: Dietetic interns are eligible for free weekend and weeknight parking in designated Mass General parking garages located on the main campus. There is no daytime parking available.
• Transportation: Interns are able to purchase MBTA passes at reduced monthly rates. For full rates and MBTA services visit the MBTA website. A free Mass General Brigham shuttle is also available, shuttle time and routes can be viewed here. Mass General also offers a free, covered and locked bike cage for any of those that ride to work.
• Mass General Perks: Interns receive weekly emails that list current perks offered to Mass General employees. These include discounted tickets to world famous shows performing in Boston, local events and amusement parks, movie theaters and discounts to various vendors.

All dietetic interns may contact the Mass General internship program for individual financial assistance as necessary.

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