Costs of the program are geared to the number of semesters required to complete the degree requirements. The cost of each semester is $3,700 (subject to minor increases over a three year period). The minimum number of semesters required to complete the program is four (4); the maximum number of full-pay semesters is six (6). If a student has not completed the dissertation successfully in six semesters, the cost for remaining in the program is $1,900 per semester.  The tuition fee is paid directly to the Taos Institute each semester (Fall - Sept. 1st - Feb. 28th and Spring - Mar. 1st - Aug. 31st.) 

When the candidate has completed all requirements and is ready to defend his/her dissertation, it is required that he/she travel to Tilburg University to complete the process. Travel, hotel, and all expenses are the responsibility of the student. In addition, the student must pay for 75 copies of his/her dissertation to be printed in the Netherlands. This publication cost can range from $1,000-$1,500 US.

The Taos Institute and Tilburg University do not offer scholarships or tuition assistance for this program. Also, they do not provide information related to any other financial assistance. The student is required to pay tuition to the Taos Institute directly or find other sources for assistance (employer, grants, loans, etc.) to assist with tuition payments.

Workshops

A two-day workshop on social constructionist theory and research is required. The registration fee for this workshop is included in the PHD program tuition. Travel and lodging is not included. This workshop is typically offered in the spring and fall. Consult the Taos Institute website for Upcoming Workshops and Conferences, for specific dates. The Spring workshop is offered by Kenneth Gergen and Mary Gergen in Pennsylvania. To register for the Spring offering contact Mary Gergen at 1-610-566-1825 or email: gv4@psu.edu. The  Fall workshop is presented by Sheila McNamee and Harlene Anderson. To register, contact Sheila at 603-862-3040 or email: sheila.mcnamee@unh.edu.

Additional workshops are being offered to Taos-Tilburg students throughout the year. During the 6 semesters, students are invited to attend up to three additional Taos workshops (a total of four). See the Taos Institute workshop series as part of their program, covered by their tuition. More workshops will be added throughout the year.

Leave of Absence

Due to individual circumstance, students may apply to take one or more semesters "leave of absence" from the program at any time. A "leave of absence" from the program is permitted for an entire semester at any time. Students should first discuss their desire for a leave of absence with their advisor. Permission is granted by the student's advisor and director of the program.  Once plans are in place for the student to take a LOA, the student should inform both Cynthia Holt and Ken Gergen. During such periods they may continue their research or writing in absentia. The faculty advisor will not be available to students during a student's leave of absence.  It is recommended that the student take no more than 2 semesters leave at a time. If the LOA will continue beyond two continuous semester in the program, additional approval needs to be granted by the program director and student's advisor.