Lake Country Lutheran High School is proud to be part of a community that supports each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Tuition prices are determined based on donations and the cost to deliver an excellent educational experience for your student. As a not-for-profit organization, it is our hope that every student who wants to be part of the Lightning Family has the opportunity to do so.
Financial circumstances can be difficult for families considering a Private, Christian High School education for their children. At LCL we make every effort to offer a fair tuition price as well as creative tuition assistance options.
We are proud that families of all income levels participate in LCL’s tuition assistance program.
For the current tuition at LCL, please reach out to the Director of Admissions, Carson Cantwell, at 262-367-8600 x380. He is happy to share this with you and learn more about your student. You can also complete the inquiry form and select the option at the top “Learn about Tuition & Assistance”. An email with tuition information will be sent to you immediately upon submitting the form.
After you explore the tuition assistance options below, please reach out so we can creatively work with you and your specific financial situation. It all starts with a conversation!
Lake Country Lutheran has an amazing group of donors and supporters that give annually to the Lightning Fund. These donors allow families in need to receive financial aid. Currently, students’ financial aid awards roll over for all 4 years to give families confidence in their budget planning. Only new students apply for financial aid.
LCL uses FACTS to determine and award financial aid. Please apply early and give yourself enough time. This entire process can take up to 2-4 weeks. The priority deadline is February 15th.
Eligibility is based on need, merit, or school/church affiliation. Scholarships are a great option for donors to invest in the lives of students based on the donor’s specifications. Please contact Carson Cantwell, Director of Admissions, at 262.367.8600 x380 for a complete list of scholarship opportunities.
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 Director of Admissions for more information.
Application Dates: February 3rd – April 17th
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Students with a current or recent IEP may qualify for significant financial support through SNSP. Students who qualify and receive a seat in this program, will only be responsible for a maximum of $4,000 in tuition.
Paper applications are available each school year from July 1st to June 30th. New and Transfer SNSP applications begin July 1st. Applications must be submitted to LCL’s SNSP administrator. LCL is limited in the number of seats available each year. If your student has an IEP, please reach out right away so we can discuss our SNSP program, the requirements, and the timeline.
Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have a fund for families in desperate financial situations. Like financial aid, this is donor-funded financial support. Donors designed this fund to support returning students whose families are experiencing extreme financial circumstances. These are temporary financial awards and do not roll over from year to year. Please contact the Director of Admissions for more information.
Beginning with the tax year 2014, the State of Wisconsin introduced legislation (Wis. Stat. § 71.05(6)(b)49) in which private school tuition payments paid on or after January 1, 2014, are eligible for an annual income tax deduction. Qualified taxpayers may potentially claim up to the deduction limit ($10,000 in 2023) for each dependent child in grades Kindergarten through 8th and up to the deduction limit ($10,000 in 2021) for each dependent child in grades 9th through 12th. The tuition claim must be paid in the tax year it is being filed.
For any payments made for the tax year, you will need to access the tax form from Finalsite (formerly called SchoolAdmin). To obtain your tuition payments, log into your Finalsite account and click the billing tab. The tax statement is a link located within the ledger header. If you have any questions, Student Accounts can be reached at 414.261.0280.
For more information on how to claim these expenses, see the FAQs at WI.gov. In preparing the form I-094 Schedule PS, taxpayers will need our FEIN which is 39-0889672, as well as the amount of tuition paid last year.
The presented information is not legal or tax advice. The LHSAGM is prohibited from giving or providing tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for specifics on your personal circumstances.