Costs for SPI

Estimated Costs for SPI 2025

In-Person Courses in May and June

Training Fee*

7-day course - $1,761
5-day course - $1,234

Academic Tuition Fee (MA level)

3-credit course - $2,550
2-credit course - $1,760

Participants pay either training or academic tuition fee.
Fee includes $180 per course to cover course readers, special supplies, guest speakers, coffee breaks, snacks, etc.

Lodging (per course fee, includes weekday Lunch and Supper)

7-day course (up to 10 nights) - $792
5-day course (up to 7 nights) - $504

Transportation

SPI does not provide transportation. Participants must arrange their own transportation.

Personal funds needed by participants for in-person courses (estimated)

In addition to fees due to SPI, participants need personal money for books^†, health insurance^Ω, visa fees, local travel, gifts, etc.

Training - $250 - $350 per session

Academic credit - $350 - $450 per session

^† Books are optional for most training courses.

^ΩInternational SPI participants are required to have health insurance that is valid in the U.S.