Financial Aid, Scholarships, and More

Learn about the many resources available to help fund your education, from federal financial aid and ISU scholarships to work-study opportunities and program-specific awards. We’re here to help you explore your options and make your degree affordable.

Financial Aid

Students enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate programs may be eligible for financial aid. For more information, contact:

Idaho State University
Office of Financial Aid
921 S. 8th Avenue, Stop 8077
Pocatello, ID 83209-8077
(208) 282-2756

Scholarships

ISU Nutrition and Dietetic majors are eligible for two scholarships available through the generosity of program alums:

Rausch-Lewis Scholarship
Jeanette Rowe Memorial Scholarship (Only available to members of Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society)

Applications for these opportunities are posted on the ISU Moodle Student Network. A list of past scholarship winners is posted on the department website.

Students who are members of professional and student associations may be eligible to apply for member-only scholarships offered by these groups. Please check out the organizational websites for more information:

Not a member at this time? Consider joining applicable organizations so you’ll be able to apply in another year.

Also, look into the scholarships offered by other groups:

Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Bengal Online Scholarship Service (BOSS) Idaho Community Foundation State of Idaho Dairy Management Inc.	Air Force Aid Society Airmen Memorial Foundation Army Women's Foundation Scholarships for Military Children Student Veterans Support	American Indian Education Fund Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs Hispanic Scholarship Fund Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship NGA Foundation

Discount Tuition for Residents of Western States

The Western Undergraduate Exchange helps students to enroll in selected out-of-state professional programs not offered in their resident state. Outbound students and their families save money through reduced tuition arrangements.

Are you are a resident of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, or Wyoming? If so, contact the certifying office in your state or the WICHE Office in Colorado:

WICHE Student Exchange Program
P.O. Box 9752
Boulder, CO 80301-9752
(303) 541-0214 | info-sep@wiche.edu

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) allows graduate students who are residents of WICHE member states to enroll in 800+ graduate programs at some 60 public institutions outside of their home state and pay up to 150 percent of resident tuition. To learn more, contact the ISU Graduate School at gradschool@isu.edu or (208) 282-2150.

Department Teaching Assistant Positions

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics offers valuable hands-on experience through undergraduate and graduate teaching assistant positions. Whether you're helping in the classroom or supporting lab instruction, these roles strengthen your knowledge and build your confidence as a future professional. Students can also work with ISU’s Sports Dietitian at the fueling station, helping support nutrition strategies for student-athletes, a great opportunity to explore the field of sports nutrition.

Reach out to learn more:

Undergraduate teaching roles: Jenifer Reader, MHE, RDN, LD – jeniferreader@isu.edu
Graduate teaching roles: Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD – charbyington@isu.edu
Fueling Station opportunities: Natalie Christensen, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD – nataliechristens1@isu.edu