Discounts
SAGWA members are entitled to discounts on selected courses. Membership carries additional benefits such as access to scholarships, discounts on tickets for music events, music shop purchases and instrument repairs as well as participation in SAGWA sponsored events. If you are not already a SAGWA member, you may purchase a teacher or family membership when you register for GWSI. More information on SAGWA memberships can be found at SAGWA Memberships.
Deadlines, Fees and Discounts
Register early to enjoy discounts!
- Early Registration: Register before midnight on March 15
- Standard Registration: Register before midnight on May 1
- Late Registration: Ends at midnight on June 1
Note: Teacher participants who are waiting for SAA approval of an audition in order to meet the prerequisites for a Book 1 course should register to hold their seat. If for any reason the audition is not approved, they will receive a full tuition refund. Suzuki Association of the Americas audition guidelines can be found on the SAA website.
Fees
Select a category to see the 2026 GWSI tuition fees.
Refund Policy
A $50 cancelation fee will be charged per attendee for cancelations before May 1. All other fees are refundable by written request up until May 1. No refunds will be made after May 1. All refund requests must be submitted prior to May 1.
Financial Aid Scholarships
Mark your calendar and apply early for a scholarship.
SAGWA Scholarships for Teachers and Students:
SAGWA members can apply for an Institute Scholarship which provides need-based assistance for the GWSI Teacher Development and Student Programs. Applications are due by April 15. Scholarship application links wil be sent to teachers and students after they have completed the scholarship application registration.
A $100 nonrefundable deposit will be required to hold a space in any course or program for which the applicant is asking for scholarship assistance.
