Wauwatosa Lutheran School participates in the State of Wisconsin tuition assistance programs called Private School Choice Programs.

These programs allow families who meet the household income requirements to have their tuition partially or fully funded by the state. Interested families must complete an online application through the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and verify their current income level and residency. 

1.

Determine Income Limits

Determine which program you qualify for by reviewing each program listed below and the income limits.
2025-26 Income Limits

2.

Collect Documents

Collect your financial and residency documents. The best options are your 2024 Federal Tax Return or 2024 W-2 forms. Your WE-Energies bill is the ideal proof of residency.

3.

Apply

Apply for your Choice Seat during the open application periods. These dates can be found at the bottom of this page. The application of your Choice seat is your selected financial plan. However, this is separate from the academic admissions process, which must be completed to be considered for admission. We encourage you to follow both processes to ensure full consideration for both your financial and academic admissions at Wauwatosa Lutheran.

Apply For Choice Seat

4.

Verify Information

The admissions office will verify your financial and residency submission documents. All parents are required to read and acknowledge receipt of the Choice Handbook.

5.

Wait to Hear

Please wait to hear from our school about whether or not you will receive a Choice seat at Wauwatosa Lutheran. Take this time to ensure you have followed the process to be academically accepted. Click below to see the steps for academic acceptance.

Admissions

1.

Determine Income Limits

Determine which program you qualify for by reviewing each program listed below and the income limits. 

2025-26 Income Limits

2.

Collect Documents

Collect your financial and residency documents. The best options are your 2024 Federal Tax Return or 2024 W-2 forms. Your WE-Energies bill is the ideal proof of residency.

3.

Apply

Apply for your Choice Seat during the open application periods. These dates can be found at the bottom of this page. The application of your Choice seat is your selected financial plan. However, this is separate from the academic admissions process, which must be completed to be considered for admission. We encourage you to follow both processes to ensure full consideration for both your financial and academic admissions at Wauwatosa Lutheran.

Apply For Choice Seat

4.

Verify Information

The admissions office will verify your financial and residency submission documents. All parents are required to read and acknowledge receipt of the Choice Handbook.

5.

Wait to Hear

Please wait to hear from our school about whether or not you will receive a Choice seat at Wauwatosa Lutheran. Take this time to ensure you have followed the process to be academically accepted. Click below to see the steps for academic acceptance.

Admissions
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) assists students who live outside of the cities of Milwaukee or Racine. To qualify for this program, you must live outside the cities of Milwaukee and Racine and meet the income requirements. Applications must be submitted between the application dates. Please contact the school for more information.

Application Dates: February 3rd – April 17th

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)

The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) offers assistance to students who live in the City of Milwaukee. To qualify for this program, you must live in Milwaukee and meet the income requirements. Applications must be submitted between the application dates. Please contact the school for more information.

Seats are limited, apply early!

Application dates:

  • February 3 – 20 (Preferred Application Date)
  • March 1 – 20
  • April 1 – 20
  • May 1 – 20
  • June 1 – 20
  • August 1 – 20
  • September 1 – 15
  • December 1 – January 7 (for 2nd semester)