People can transfer learning about nutrition from the kitchen to the classroom.
The costs of tuition, books and living expenses for a nutrition degree or certificate depend on the school you choose and the nutrition program you take. If paying out of pocket is not an option and applying for financial aid still leaves you with a bill, there are ways to go to nutritionist school and get paid for it. For instance, you can apply for a paid internship, grants, scholarships and employer tuition-reimbursement programs, but you must take into account requirements vary for each application process.
Instructions
1. Apply for grants and scholarships for nutrition studies by browsing the Web, purchasing a grant and scholarship book from a bookstore or researching grants and scholarship resources at your local library. Federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, are income-based and can be used toward nutrition degrees and colleges, such as the University of Minnesota 's Food Science and Nutrition Department offer numerous undergraduate scholarships in nutrition ranging from $500 to $3,000 per student. Many public health organizations, such as The American Dietetic Association, offer scholarships based off of academic success, financial need and professional experience.
2. Submit an application for a work-related tuition assistance program such as an off-campus employer tuition reimbursement program and an on-campus work nutrition department work-study program. Colleges, such as The University of Wisconsin-Madison, offer work-study opportunities in the department of nutritional science to defray financial costs; information is listed on the department's website. Many hospitals have a tuition-reimbursement program for its employees, such as Northwest Community Hospital, in Arlington Heights, Ill., which pays $3,500 in tuition reimbursement.
3. Fill out an application for an internship or research assistant position in a nutrition program by downloading the application from the specific department's website. For example, the nutrition department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers a research assistantship for full-time graduate students who qualify; the stipend is $16,150 per year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has paid internships for students who are interested in food and nutrition in high school or college.
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