Work Study Awards

Limited partial tuition awards may be available to candidates who are willing to undertake certain logistics duties and responsibilities that help support the Training* in which they are enrolled. Award amounts are dependent on availability and necessity.

*Work study positions are only available for in-person trainings. 

Purpose

Participants in a Work Study role serve to:

–Enhance the classroom experience for all Training participants

–Support SPI faculty members facilitating the Training

–Support local SPI Organizers

–Liaise between Training and SPI administrative office

In return, Work Study participants receive compensation for their efforts in the form of a tuition reduction.

Typical Work Study Duties/Responsibilities:

Assigned Work Study responsibilities will not interfere with participant’s ability to experience the Training, however additional time may be required from participant immediately prior to or after each Training day, or during daily rest and lunch breaks.

Catering Support

Provide modest catering support for the duration of the Training.

Onsite Support

Provide miscellaneous support at the Training venue, for the duration of the Training. Work Study participant will work in concert with Work Study participant responsible for catering support.

How to Apply

1) Contact Student Services

Contact to studentservices@sensorimotor.org for information on work study award openings and amounts.

2) Submit Award Application

Candidates must complete the Work Study Award Application and return it via email to studentservices@sensorimotor.org to be considered for the award.

Ron Kurtz Award

The Ron Kurtz Award is a partial tuition award available to Level 1 and Level 2 candidates who are graduates of the two-year Hakomi training.

Purpose

The Ron Kurtz Award exists in memoriam of Ron Kurtz, original developer of the Hakomi Method, and serves to honor his contributions to body-centered psychotherapy.

Award Amount

Qualified candidates are eligible to receive an award towards total tuition for a Level 1 or Level 2 Training. This is awarded as a percentage discount off total tuition; award amount varies depending on Training Level candidate is applying for:

• Level 1: 10%
• Level 2: 20%

Precondition

Eligible candidates must have graduated from the two-year Hakomi Training prior to enrollment in an SPI Training.

Restriction

Can be combined with discount incentives, but cannot be combined with other awards or scholarships.

Disclaimer

Receipt of award does not guarantee acceptance into any SPI course, nor does it reserve a seat in course.  Each course has its own registration/application process, which is separate from the application process to secure any discounts or financial aid. Candidates who qualify for the award will receive award only after they are accepted to the course in question.

It is the sole responsibility of candidates to request an award, and all requests must be made prior to the scheduled start date indicated for the course on the SPI website. Awards and scholarships cannot be applied retroactively (after the course begins).

How to Apply

Candidates must provide proof of graduation from the two–year Hakomi Training to financialaid@sensorimotor.org

Travel Scholarship

Purpose

The Travel Scholarship serves to provide Level I and II participants, who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of tuition due to travel and lodging expenses, with a more financially viable way to attend the nearest SPI Training.

Scholarship Amount

Qualified candidates who successfully complete the Travel Scholarship Application and the application to attend (and are accepted) are eligible to receive an award equal to 25% of total tuition for a Level I or Level II Training. Scholarship is awarded as a discount off total tuition.

Preconditions

Eligible candidates must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements for each scheduled Training module:

–Proven need to incur lodging expenses

–Proven need to incur air travel expenses

Restrictions

–Can only be combined with early application discount (candidate may secure an interest-free payment plan)

–Funds are limited per Training

–Total discounts not to exceed 80% of tuition

–SPI reserves the right to determine which candidates are eligible to receive scholarship funds

–Scholarship applications must be received in full no less than 30-days prior to the start of the Training.

–Scholarship award does not negate the requirement to submit a minimum tuition deposit by the 30-day deadline, nor does it negate any application fees, payment plan fees, nor any other deadlines or restrictions that may apply

Disclaimer

Receipt of scholarship does not guarantee acceptance into any SPI course, nor does it reserve a seat in course.  Each course has its own registration/application process, which is separate from the application process to secure any discounts or financial aid. Candidates who qualify for the scholarship will receive award only after they are accepted to the course in question.

It is the sole responsibility of candidates to request a scholarship, and all requests must be made prior to the scheduled start date indicated for the course on the SPI website. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively (after the course begins).

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must complete the Travel Scholarship Application and submit it along with the following documents constituting proof of eligibility to studentservices@sensorimotor.org:
–Proof of residence address
–Copy of current photo identification
–Copy of recent utility bill identifying name and physical address

Scholarship application will be reviewed ONLY after all requisite documents have been submitted to SPI Student Services by candidate.

Nonprofit Scholarship

The  Nonprofit Scholarship is a partial tuition award for Level I and Level II Training participants in financial need who are employed by nonprofit, charity, or state/local government organizations that provide mental health services to diverse populations.

Purpose

The purpose of the Medically Underserved Populations/Nonprofit Employee Scholarship is:

1) To provide learning opportunities to licensed mental health professionals (or those on track for licensure) who may otherwise be unable to afford tuition for an SPI Training and are gainfully employed by a nonprofit, charity, or state/local government organization providing mental health services to diverse populations in need.

2) To provide opportunities for licensed professionals to apply their learned skills to better service Medically Underserved Areas, Medically Underserved Populations, or Health Professional Shortage Areas as designated by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce (https://bhw.hrsa.gov/shortage-designation/muap).

Scholarship Amount

Qualified candidates who successfully complete the scholarship and Training application process are eligible to receive a scholarship award in the amount of 25% for a Level I or Level II Training.

Preconditions to Eligibility

Candidates must work (on average) no less than 32-hours per week for a non-profit, 501(c)(3), charity, or state/local government agency.

Restrictions

–Scholarship funds are limited per Training

–SPI reserves the right to determine candidates who are eligible to receive aid

–Scholarship cannot be combined with any other discount incentives or scholarships (candidate may secure an interest-free payment plan)

–Scholarship applications must be received in full no less than 30-days prior to the start of the Training.

Disclaimer

Receipt of scholarship does not guarantee acceptance into any SPI course, nor does it reserve a seat. Each course has its own registration/application process, which is separate from the application process to secure any discounts or financial aid. Candidates who qualify for the scholarship will receive award only after they are accepted to the course in question.

It is the sole responsibility of candidates to request a scholarship, and all requests must be made prior to the scheduled start date indicated for the course on the SPI website. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively (after the course begins).

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must complete the Non-Profit Application and submit it with the following requisite documents constituting proof of eligibility to studentservices@sensorimotor.org:

–proof that employer serves Medically Underserved Areas, Medically Underserved Populations, or Health Professional Shortage Areas (https://bhw.hrsa.gov/shortage-designation/muap)

–if applicable, provide copies of an official document confirming tax exempt, 501(c)(3), or charity number for employer organization

–a copy of applicant’s most recent pay-stub

–a signed letter from employer confirming employment status

–proof of licensure (or proof of work being done to obtain licensure)

Scholarship applications are reviewed ONLY after all requisite documents and fully completed application are received.