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Tuition Rates at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Full-Time)
| Program | MS | Ph.D. | MS & Ph.D. | MAHA | Master of Science/ Dietetic Internship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011-2012 (See Note 1) | $27,991 | $27,991 | $27,991 | $27,991 | $13,785 + Clinical Training Fee |
Other Fees for 2011-2012
| Per Course | $3,499/course |
|---|---|
| Clinical Training Fee |
$15,000
This yearly fee is assessed by the Tufts Medical Center to those students in the Master of Science/Dietetic Internship program. |
| Health Admin Fee | $210/year All enrolled students are required to pay an annual health administration fee. This fee covers the cost of immunization screening, health plan administration, counseling. |
| Technology Fee | $269/year
All enrolled students are required to pay an annual Technology Fee. This fee helps to cover the costs associated with maintaining and up-grading the computer equipment and software available in the student computer lab. |
| Activity and Supply Fee | $257/year
This fee is intended to cover expenses related to Orientation, Commencement, student activity groups, Sackler and Posner student athletic facilities and other miscellaneous student activities taking place throughout the year. |
| Continuation | $3,647/year
Once students have finished the tuition obligations for the degree they will be earning, they will be charged an annual fee until they receive the degree. |
Combined Degree Programs
- Combined MS/Dietetic Internship and MS in Nutrition Communication
- 2 years of MS/Dietetic Internship tuition plus one-half year of MS in Nutrition Communication.
- Dual MS (Friedman School) with MA (UEP)
- 6 semesters of tuition; 3 semesters with the Friedman School and 3 semesters with UEP in the Graduate School of Arts, Sciences and Engineering.
- MS/MALD
- 6 semesters of tuition; 3 semesters with the Friedman School and 3 semesters with the Fletcher School.
- MS/MPH
- 5 semesters of tuition; 3 semesters with the Friedman School and 2 semesters with Medical School
Degree Payment Policies
Satisfactory completion of the master's degree requires two years of tuition. For students continuing on to the Ph.D. program from the M.S. program, one additional year of tuition is charged, for a total of three years. If the applicant is admitted directly into the Ph.D. program, two years of full tuition will be charged. Doctoral candidates who have satisfied their tuition obligation pay an annual fee in order to remain registered while working on their dissertation.
The cost of tuition may be partially offset by a combination of employment opportunities on funded research projects, teaching assistantships, and tuition scholarships. (See Financial Aid.) Health insurance will be provided and billed to those students not covered under appropriate alternate plans. The trustees of Tufts University reserve the right to change the tuition and fees, or to establish additional fees or charges for special features or services whenever such action is deemed advisable. The earliest possible notification of changes in tuition and other fees will be given in these cases.
If a student is permitted to pursue a degree on a part-time basis, the tuition fee is prorated. Enrollment in three or more courses per semester constitutes full-time status and in two courses or fewer constitutes part-time status. Tuition charges are not reduced when courses are accepted for transfer credit.
Estimate of Expenses
Created by the Tufts University International Center, this PDF document shows expenses not only for the Friedman programs, but also for living in/around Boston, books and supplies and associated fees.
http://ase.tufts.edu/icenter/documents/grExpenseEstimate.pdf
Health Insurance
Friedman students may sign up for the Tufts Associated Health Plan (TAHP), a health maintenance organization that provides both routine medical care and major medical insurance coverage. It is not the intention of the university to replace adequate insurance coverage that the student may already have. Therefore, a waiver of the insurance plan will be considered for those students who can show evidence of adequate coverage by other plans. To download the Health Insurance Waiver Form or for more information, please visit the Student Advisory & Health Administration's website at http://www.tufts.edu/saha/insurance.html.
Financial Aid
Various types of financial assistance are available. You will find information on the following type of financial assistance described here: Federal Financial Aid, Payment Plan, Stipends, Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, and Scholarships.
