Students intending to complete a graduate degree at GVSU may be eligible for financial aid. For information on financial support, scholarship search, and filing for FAFSA, please visit the GVSU Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
Note: Grand Valley does not charge a higher tuition rate based on residency. Tuition is based on the program in which you chose to enroll.
Estimated Required Tuition (2023-2024)
Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour
(2023-2024)
Fall Semester 1
(12 credits)
Winter Semester 1
(11 credits)
Spring/Summer Semester
(9 credits)
Fall Semester 2
(11 credits)
Winter Semester 2
(9 credits)
TOTAL
(52 credits*)
$834
$10,008
$9,174
$7,506
$9,174
$7,506
$43,368
* Total listed above is based on 52 credits. Students choosing to do a thesis would add $2,502 to this total, based on the 3 additional credits required.
$30.00 GVSU application fee for Graduate School (waived for GVSU graduates and previous applicants)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student
Membership..................................................
$58.00 http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/membership/membership-types-and-criteria/student- member
All GVSU health profession students are required to comply with
certain health testing prior to participation in
supervised practice rotations. Items such as background checks,
immunizations, titers, a complete physical, TB skin tests, drug tests,
personal health insurance, and individual malpractice liability
insurance are the responsibility of and requirements for participants
in the program.
These numbers are based on what the GVSU Family Health Center and
affiliated services charge and are an estimate. Other health
facilities and providers could charge differently:
$49.00 Physical
$30.00 2 Step TB test (TST)
$15.00 Single TB Skin Test
$75.00 TB Blood Test
$40.00 Titer
$55.00 Flu Vaccine
$ 0.00 COVID Vaccine/COVID Booster
$65.00 Fingerprinting (through the GRCC police department)
$25.00 Health Compliance Portal Tracker (Viewpoint)
Graduate students are responsible for travel, hotel, food and
miscellaneous personal expenses incurred during the program.
Students may be assigned to facilities for their rotations that
require temporary relocation.
GVSU provides General and Professional Liability insurance for
healthcare-related services provided by students acting in the
capacity of a student, in conjunction with educational or academic
activities pursuant to individual course curricula.
Students may purchase additional liability insurance through the AND
(Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) if desired. Students should be
aware that liability and insurance requirements may vary by individual
Field Education sites.
GVSU does not provide healthcare insurance to students. Students are
strongly encouraged to maintain their own health coverage at all
times, but especially during Field Education. Please note that the
student’s individual medical insurance plan is responsible for all
medical-related expenses incurred during the field placement. The
University and the College of Health Professions assume no
responsibility or liability for any injury or illness that may be
sustained during field placement. If a student does not have current
health care coverage, you may want to visit the GVSU Health Hub's information on Student
Health Insurance for information on coverage options. If you
don’t find a product that fits your needs, we encourage you to speak
to your own Insurance Agent or research those coverages that may be
available elsewhere.
Some Field Education placements may require students to use their
personally owned vehicle for transportation purposes. Some Field
Education placements require students to have a valid driver’s
license, indicate they can operate a motor vehicle without
restriction, carry current auto insurance and agree to be compliant
with the laws of the state of Michigan.
When at all possible, students are encouraged to use an Agency-owned
vehicle while transporting clients, consumers, or agency personnel on
behalf of the Agency. It may be the responsibility of the student to
make those arrangements.
If a student is driving a personal automobile and is involved in an
automobile accident while on field placement business, the student’s
personal auto insurance will respond and the student’s personal limits
for both liability and physical damage could be exhausted, depending
on the severity of the claim. If a student elects to use a
privately-owned vehicle as part of their field placement activities,
the student should consult with their insurance carrier for a clear
understanding of their coverage. The student is responsible for
obtaining adequate insurance to cover their legal responsibility. It
is advised that without such coverage, clients should not be
transported in students’ cars.
Slip-resistant shoes and appropriate food service attire are required
for certain rotations. Professional clothing and closed-toe dress
shoes are the acceptable attire for clinical and community rotations
unless scrubs and tennis shoes are facility-approved. These uniform
requirements are estimated at approximately $250 over the length of
the program.
A laptop computer with a camera, personal printer, and scanner, and
other school supplies (e.g., textbooks, notebooks, pens, paper, paper
clips, etc.) are necessary for the successful completion of program
expectations. Students are responsible for bearing the expense of
these items and costs.
Financial aid estimates books and supplies to cost approximately $370
per semester.