Tuition Assistance

Three grant programs are available to families enrolled at St. Paul’s: St. Paul’s Grant-In-Aid, Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) Grant and MO Scholars K-12 Scholarship Program.

St. Paul’s Grant-In-Aid

St. Paul’s tuition assistance is available through an Endowment Fund, St. Paul’s Scholarship Fund and Sponsor-a-Student Program. There is currently a scholarship specifically designated for seminary families that have school-age children. Current St. Paul’s families are also eligible for recruitment incentives.

Applications for scholarships are to be completed by April 15 through the FACTS family portal to be considered for the next full academic year’s tuition assistance.

purpose

The Grant-In-Aid Program of St. Paul’s Lutheran School provides tuition assistance to families who have demonstrated financial need and who want their children to receive a Christian education at St. Paul’s Lutheran School.

eligibility

Parents and guardians are eligible to apply for Grant-In-Aid provided their children are currently attending or have registered to attend St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Grades K-8.

application procedure and timeline

*Application form and enrollment fee must be submitted prior to applying for tuition assistance.*

Parents must submit the Grant-in-Aid application and required tax forms through the FACTS family portal no later than April 15 to receive consideration for a Grant-In-Aid for the next full school year. Assistance will be awarded May 1.

Parents applying for Grant-In-Aid after the April 15 deadline must submit the application and tax forms through the FACTS by September 1 for assistance with tuition incurred from October 1 through the remainder of the school year. Assistance will be awarded October 1.

Parents seeking assistance after the September 1 deadline will have one more opportunity to apply during the school year and must apply through the FACTS family portal by February 15 for assistance with tuition incurred from February 16 through the remainder of the school year. Assistance will be awarded March 15.

In times of emergency or if an unforeseen change in household income requires immediate tuition assistance, please contact the school office.

application form

Apply through the FACTS Family Portal. The parent/legal guardian of the student is to complete the application process by providing all family, financial and hardship information requested.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES

Families applying for Kindergarten–Grade 8 at St. Paul’s Lutheran School may apply for tuition assistance through FACTS. FACTS serves as a third-party qualifier that is impartial, confidential and accurate. Families may apply for assistance only after their application for enrollment is submitted, offer letter is issued, and enrollment packet to St. Paul’s is complete. Apply for enrollment here. Tuition assistance applications are due by April 15th.

It is often that financial need for St. Paul’s families is greater than the funds available. Families qualifying for need will receive a percentage of the assistance for which they qualify. In general, families will not receive assistance greater than 50% of tuition. Students of families applying for tuition assistance must be in good standing with St. Paul’s or their prior school. Academic progress and conduct may also be considered.

Tuition assistance funds for St. Paul’s students are awarded through the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Board. Grant dollars are not available for the Early Childhood Program or Parents’ Day Out program.

Since St. Paul’s, LESA and MOScholars all utilize FACTS, only one login is needed. Please note that MOScholars has a separate application link and it is provided below. Each organization also has specific questions and documentation requirements. 

Scholarships and discounts will be awarded in the following order for the 2026–2027 school year. (Links are  provided with more information about scholarships and how to apply.)

  1. State ESA Program (MOScholars) - opens Oct 1

  2. Congregational Discount (member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Des Peres)

  3. LCMS Scholarships

    1. LESA Building Blocks (FACTS link) - deadline April 10th

    2. Concordia Seminary (for qualified seminary students)

    3. St. Paul’s Sponsor a Student/Hart Fund Grant (FACTS Application necessary)

    4. Staff Tuition Discount if eligible