tuition and support

SE™ Professional Training Tuition and Fees

United States Trainings by SEI

International training fees vary by location and can be found by contacting each country’s training organizer.

Other Costs

• Travel: Some trainings are online, and others are in-person. Advanced training is almost always in person. Travel expenses, room and board, and any mandatory retreat center fees are not included in tuition. Students who travel to the US to take classes must obtain all necessary travel visas and documents.
• Personal Sessions & Case Consultations: Students wishing to receive the SE Practitioner (SEP™) certificate must also receive 12 hours of personal SE sessions and 18 credit hours of case consultation with approved providers. See the Graduation Requirements for more information. Fees for these credited sessions are set by individual providers and paid directly to the provider.  Download and read the detailed policy.

Scholarship Program

Scholarships Reopening on January 7th, 2025  

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming reopening of the Somatic Experiencing® International scholarship program! The 2025 Winter Scholarship Cycle will reopen on January 7th, 2025, and remain open through February 3rd, 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5pm MST on February 3rd. There will be no exceptions for late submission attempts. 

Please read the following information thoroughly and be sure to refer to the  FAQ’s for detailed information about the scholarship program and application process. We recommend reading the FAQ’s before applications reopen as many of your questions may be answered there. 

On January 7th, 2025, when the Winter Scholarship Cycle goes live, this page will be updated with the application link through which all applicants can apply. The Scholarships team will also send an email alerting our community that applications are live. The application link will be included in that email as well. To receive email announcements and important scholarship-related information, sign up for SEI’s newsletter HERE  

To make the scholarship program sustainable for our non-profit organization, we continue to offer scholarships on a biannual schedule. Applications will be accepted twice a year – in the winter and summer. If you are unable to apply during the 2025 Winter Scholarship Cycle, the next opportunity will be summer 2025 (dates TBA).  

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE: 2025 WINTER CYCLE 

• December 9th, 2024: SEI announces dates for the upcoming scholarship reopening.

• January 7th, 2025: SEI will begin accepting scholarship applications through the link housed at the top of the Scholarship webpage. 

• January 7th – February 3rd, 2025: Students may submit their scholarship applications. 

  **Scholarships must be completed in full via the application. Supplemental documents (letters of recommendation, etc.) will not be reviewed if submitted separately.

• February 3rd, 2025: SEI will close the scholarship program at 5pm MST.
• February 18th, 2025: All applicants will receive a determination letter by this date. 

 QUICK INFO:

The Winter Scholarship Cycle will remain open until February 3rd, 2025 at 5pm MST. The next opportunity to apply will be during the 2025 Summer Scholarship Cycle (specific dates TBD).

• Scholarships can only be awarded to individuals already accepted into the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program. If you have not yet applied, review the application requirements and apply through SEI’s website, here.
• All scholarship applicants need to either have a cohort selected or be in the process of selecting a cohort prior to submitting an application. Please refer to our FAQ’s for further information.
• Scholarships are valid for five years following the award date and can be used while registering and paying for all future modules. Scholarship codes cannot be applied retroactively. 
• You are welcome to apply at any stage of the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program. For more information about SEI’s policies, please refer to our FAQ’s.
• Scholarships are only available for students attending US-based trainings, online or in-person. You do not need to reside in the US to attend a US-based training. For information about our international trainings, please click here to find your local organizers and contact them directly about possible scholarship opportunities. 

 APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP: 

• To apply, you will need:
• Your approximate yearly income (in US dollars)
• The dates of your chosen training cohort (NOTE: You must be accepted into the 8-module professional training program before you can be awarded a scholarship)
• A short letter (1 page) detailing the following:
• Your financial need and how receiving this scholarship would impact your ability to participate in the SE™ Professional Training Program
• How do you plan to use the skills you gain in the SE™ training? Please share

• How you will use them in your current practice and/or
• How you will incorporate the skills you gain from the SE­™ Professional Training Program into your long-term career goals
• A professional letter of recommendation from a supervisor, employer, colleague, or mentor (required for Service Scholarship applications, optional for all other applications but highly recommended).
• Recommenders may highlight qualities not covered in your personal essay, such as your character, passion for SE, the positive impact on your work, and the potential benefits of SE™ training for your community.
• Service Scholarship Only: You will need to provide verification of your service to the community through employment/volunteerism. 

SCHOLARSHIPS AT A GLANCE: 

You are welcome to apply for more than one scholarship if you believe multiple may apply. You can only receive one scholarship award at a time, which means we will review all your applications and determine which, if any, qualify for a scholarship award.  

Black, Indigenous, People of Color Scholarship

A scholarship for individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, with the goal of increasing diversity in healing professions and advancing trauma-informed care strategies to remedy racialized and generational trauma. 

LGBTQ+ Scholarship 

A scholarship for individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, with the goal of increasing diversity in healing professions and advancing trauma-informed care for individuals who have faced discrimination or trauma related to their sexuality or gender identity. 

Accessibility Scholarship 

A scholarship for individuals who identify as neurodivergent and/or disabled and/or live with chronic health conditions, with the goal of increasing diversity in healing professions and advancing trauma-informed care for individuals with accessibility needs and experiences with ableism. 

 Special Circumstances Scholarship 

A scholarship for individuals experiencing significant financial hardship or life circumstances that would prevent them from registering for SE™ training. 

 Service Scholarship 

A scholarship for individuals dedicated to giving back to communities with untapped potential for healing and advancing the field of embodied, trauma-informed care at the conclusion of their training experience. Recipients of this scholarship are dedicated public servants who are using SE™ skills to make a difference in communities around the world, who provide low-cost or free sessions to clients, or who are using their SE™ training to inform research in trauma-informed care, Somatic Experiencing® therapy, or trauma as a whole. 

• Note: Applicants to the Service Scholarship are required to submit a Letter of Recommendation from a trusted mentor, colleague, or supervisor. If you are applying as a nonprofit professional, volunteer, or educator, you will also be asked to submit proof of employment/volunteerism 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 

Between now and January 7th, 2025 when the scholarship program reopens, we encourage students to: 

• Apply for the SE™ Professional Training Program (if you haven’t already)
• Read this webpage thoroughly and our FAQ’s
• Gather the necessary materials listed in the “Applying for a Scholarship” section listed above
• Write your application essay
• Have your Letter of Recommendation written (if applicable or desired)
• Select your cohort. For details about this process, please refer to our FAQ’s
• Sign up for SEI’s newsletter

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE 

SEI’s scholarship program has been developed to meet the needs of more students seeking SE™ training at affordable rates through discounts on tuition to US-based trainings. Scholarships are awarded as 25%, 33% or 50% off the price of tuition and are available for use on all unpaid future module(s). All scholarship awards are valid for five years following the award date. After that point, applicants will need to submit a new application. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively to modules already registered and paid for.  

SCHOLARSHIP CAPS 

SEI is a non-profit organization, and there are a limited number of scholarships available to award. While we do our very best to serve our community, not every qualified applicant will receive a scholarship. If your scholarship application is not accepted, you are welcome to apply in the next application cycle.