Financial Aid

 

Program Costs

Graduate tuition fees as of Fall 2024, $470 per credit (< 12 credits) or $5,545 per semester (12 credits or more) for interns who are New York State residents and $855 per credit for out-of-state residents. All graduate interns must pay a student activity fee of $41.65 - $98.15 and a technology fee of $62.50 - $125 per semester. Additional fees include a consolidation fee of $15.00 and a student senate fee of $1.45. Any changes in fees will be reflected on the webpage: https://www.lehman.edu/administration/business-office/bursar-office/tuition-and-fees.php

An additional cost of $150 (one-time dietetic Internship cost fee) will be collected from each accepted and enrolled intern to support the program.

All fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York.

In addition to tuition and administrative fees paid by all graduate interns, interns should be prepared to pay the following:
Transportation to & from Practice Sites $300+ per semester
White laboratory coat(s) for Practice Sites $45+
Calculator $10+
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Student Membership $58
Books and subscriptions $400+
Fingerprinting/Background check $150+
Estimated Total for NYS residents for the year $15,500+

All interns are expected to own or have access to a computer (for use when completing assignments, case studies and portfolios), an Internet Service Provider and a dedicated email account to which they have regular access. Blackboard, the CUNY web-based class management platform will be used to access all documents and forms, class information and assignments and the posting of weekly logs of rotation experiences. In order to access library service, class evaluations, etc. interns must have an active Lehman College email account, the password of which must be regularly updated.

The Office of Financial Aid assists students with all aspects of financing their education, including planning and meeting the expenses associated with attending the College. Information is available on financial assistance programs and on how to maintain eligibility for Federal, State, and City award programs. Financial Aid professionals will work closely with students and their families to put the cost of a Lehman education within reach. The Office also provides students with expanding services through a computer lab, located in Shuster Hall, Room 131. Students may use the lab to access and complete various online financial aid-related applications.

Financial Aid Office Suite

Shuster Hall, Room 136

Tel: 718-960-8545
Fax: 718-960-8328
E-mail: financial.aid@lehman.cuny.edu

Financial Aid Computer Lab

Shuster Hall, Room 131A

Tel: 718-960-8620
https://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Academy, NYSAND, and local dietetic organizations, and cultural organizations.