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.
required tax forms
IRS Federal Income Tax Return
Copies of all current year W-2 Wage and Tax statements
Copies of all supporting tax documents if you have business/income loss.
renewal of grant
Grants-In-Aid are not automatically renewed, and parents desiring a grant must complete the application process each year.
awarding of grants-in-aid
When all required forms have been submitted, the applications are reviewed by the Grant-In-Aid Committee of the School Board. This committee recommends grant amounts to the full Board for their approval. The amount of the grant is determined on an individual basis in accord with the information provided. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible. Grants apply only to regular tuition fees. Parents will be notified of the amount of the grant provided one month after each application deadline, i.e. May 1 (aid for next full academic year), October 1 (aid for rest of fall semester and full spring semester), and March 15 (aid for rest of spring semester).
revoking grants
A Grant-In-Aid is given out of Christian love and concern for the applicant who desires a Christian education. It is expected that the student(s) will demonstrate a positive Christian attitude and conduct themselves properly in response to this act of loving concern. It is also expected that parents take seriously their responsibility to be regular and faithful in worship and be examples to their children of Christ’s love for them. In extreme situations in which this is not the case, the School Board reserves the right to revoke the grant.
non-discrimination statement
St. Paul’s Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school.
Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) Grant
LESA Grant applications are open until Monday, April 10, 2023. See more information and how to apply.
A virtual application event for families needing assistance with the application is available via Zoom on Tuesday, February 28. Sign up for a 30-minute session.
MO Scholars
Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program
Taxpayers are able to direct qualified dollars to this scholarship program and receive tax credits for their participation. Families needing aid may take a pre-screen survey to see if they qualify to receive these scholarships.
The pre-screen link and FACTS portal are now open for accepting applications for new families for the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply for aid or reserve your tax credit directly through the MO Scholars website. Awards are given in August and January.