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 SE™ credit hours of case consultation with approved providers. See the Graduation Requirements for more information. Fees for these SE™ credited sessions are set by individual providers and paid directly to the provider. Case Consultations and Personal Sessions are not approved for Continuing Education credit. For more information, please review the Training Policy Handbook.

Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIPS WILL REOPEN ON APRIL 6th, 2026! 

We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Somatic Experiencing International Scholarship Program! The 2026 Spring Scholarship Cycle will open on April 6th, 2026, and remain open until 5pm MST on May 4th, 2026. There will be no exceptions for late submission attempts.

ATTENTION: SEI has a new student portal system! The scholarship application will be accessible only through the portal, and login will be required. Don’t have a student portal yet? Create yours now – click here

We strongly encourage all applicants to read through the information below prior to applications opening, as many of your questions may be answered there, including what required material you can begin gathering for your application.

On April 6th 2026 when the 2026 Spring Scholarship Cycle goes live, this webpage will be updated with further instructions regarding how to apply. Additionally, instructions and announcements will also be emailed to those on SEI’s newsletter list. To receive email announcements and important scholarship related information, sign up for SEI’s newsletter by scrolling down to the bottom of this page – or clicking 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. If you are unable to apply during the 2026 Spring Scholarship Cycle, the next opportunity will be later in 2026 (dates TBA).

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE: 2026 SPRING CYCLE

• April 6th, 2026: SEI begins accepting scholarship applications housed within the student portal system. NOTE: The application can be found under the “My Info” section by scrolling down to “Student Forms” 
• April 6th – May 4th, 2026: Students may submit their scholarship applications. NOTE: Scholarships must be completed in full via the application. Supplemental documents (letters of recommendation, etc.) will not be reviewed if submitted separately. 
• May 4th, 2026: SEI closes the scholarship application at 5pm MST 
• May 5th – May 15th, 2026: The Scholarship Review Committee will review all applications 
• May 18th, 2026: All applicants will receive a determination letter by 5pm MST on this date

QUICK INFO:

• The Spring Scholarship Cycle will remain open until May 4th, 2026 at 5pm MST. The next opportunity to apply will be later in 2026 (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 by following the steps laid out in the “Prospective Students” section, here.
• Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively to modules already registered and paid for.
• 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 FAQs.
• Scholarships are valid for five years following the award date and can be used while registering and paying for all future modules.
• 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.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Between now and April 6th, 2026, when the scholarship program reopens, we encourage students to:

• Create a student portal by clicking here
• Apply for the SE Professional Training Program (if you haven’t already) NOTE: All applications and forms can be found under the “My Info” section of your portal by scrolling down to “Student Forms”
• Read through the Scholarships information housed on this page and FAQs
• Gather the necessary materials listed in the “Applying for a Scholarship” section listed on the Scholarships webpage
• Write your application essay
• Have your Letter of Recommendation written (if applicable or desired)
• Sign up for SEI’s newsletter

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.

Public Service Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for individuals who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to serving others through their professional or volunteer work. Preference will be given to those providing pro bono or sliding-scale services, engaging in consistent volunteerism, or working in roles that prioritize community wellbeing and equitable access to care.

We recognize that service-oriented paths often involve unique challenges, including limited financial compensation. This scholarship aims to support those who continue to invest in the public good, often with limited resources.

Note: Applicants to the Service Scholarship are required to submit a Letter of Recommendation from a trusted mentor, colleague, or supervisor. Additionally, Proof of employment/volunteerism is a requirement on the Public Service scholarship.

NEXT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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. The next opportunity to apply for a scholarship will be Winter 2026 (dates TBA).

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.