tuition and support

SE™ Professional Training Tuition and Fees

*Increase Effective March 18, 2024*

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

Scholarship Applications Are Open!

Somatic Experiencing International’s summer scholarship cycle is now OPEN! We are accepting applications through the link below:

Please read the following information thoroughly and be sure to refer to our  FAQ’s as many of your questions may be answered there.

The Scholarship application link will remain open for the next four weeks. On August 16th, 2024 the scholarship program will close, concluding the summer scholarship cycle. The next opportunity to apply will be during the winter scholarship cycle in early 2025 (specific dates TBD).

QUICK INFO:

• 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 (download the PDF if links don't work) for further information.
• 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.

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE: 2024 SUMMER CYCLE

• July 22nd, 2024: SEI will begin accepting scholarship applications through the link at the top of our scholarship webpage.
• July 22nd – August 16th, 2024: 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.
• August 16th, 2024: SEI will close the scholarship program.
• August 30th, 2024: All applicants will receive a determination letter by this date.

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 you plan to use the skills you gain in the SE training. Please share how they will impact:
    • 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 letter of recommendation from a client, colleague, or mentor (required for Service Scholarship applications, optional for all other applications but highly recommended)
  • Service Scholarship Only: If you are applying as a nonprofit or work in an educational institution, proof of employment.

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 who work and/or volunteer in established non-profit organizations, education, or other organized forms of community outreach. Applicants are dedicated to supporting communities who have faced systemic inequities, who have been historically marginalized, or are underrepresented. Recipients of this scholarship are dedicated public servants who provide low-cost or free sessions to clients or are engaged in research related to Somatic Experiencing.

• Note: Applicants for the Service Scholarship are required to submit a Letter of Recommendation from a professional supervisor, mentor, or colleague. Personal references will not be accepted. If you are applying as a nonprofit professional or educator, please provide proof of employment.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

While scholarship applications are open from July 22nd to August 16^th, 2024:

• 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
• Submit your scholarship application. Check your inbox and spam folders for a confirmation email from our team
• Wait for determination letters to go out by August 30th, 2024

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.