Can student get pay from clinic practices?

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I just got one chance to Au.D program. However, the cost of tuition fee is so expensive. I have to consider my budget carefully. Since there are many clinic practices, I wonder if the student can get pay from clinic practices or internship? How much can they get?
Any info will be really appreciated!

I am not positive if this is the same across all programs, but I believe that during your 3 years of academic and clinical work prior to your 4th-year externship, clinical rotations are mandatory and are unpaid.

This is in contrast to other degrees such as engineering where their "co-operatives" are paid, but are also not counted for college credit.

Most clinical rotations are mandatory probably because a certain number of supervised hours are needed before the 4th-year externship. This follows the trend of unpaid rotations during the 3rd year of medical school.

Some 4th year externships do offer a stipend to account for students still paying tuition during that 4th year. This is not a guaranteed, though.

I was able to have a part-time job during my first two years, which helped with grocery costs. I decided to quit during the 3rd year because I needed a flexible schedule to test research subjects for my Capstone.

I hope this is helpful information. Good luck!

Originally Posted by summer77

I just got one chance to Au.D program. However, the cost of tuition fee is so expensive. I have to consider my budget carefully. Since there are many clinic practices, I wonder if the student can get pay from clinic practices or internship? How much can they get?
Any info will be really appreciated!

You may want to look into any GA positions (Graduate Assistant) at the University/Program. I know some students do those and work ~15-20 hours/week which can help a lot with certain costs. My situation is similar, but you have to keep spending to the minimum and try not to spend too much. The financial aid dept should be able to provide services for budgeting, so look into that. Keep in mind that loans are part of the game, it is what it is. I have come to terms with the fact that I will probably be taking out ~$100,000 in loans (including tuition and living)-- again it is what it is. Certain employers have programs such as loan repayback and incentives that can provide extra help to pay back your loans. As mentioned in previous threads, the Navy offers an Au.D. scholarship.. may want to look into that.

Other than that-- remember: loans are part of the game.

hope this helps.