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Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

SVLS participates the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP).  WPCP allows  eligible students who reside in Wisconsin and meet family income requirements to attend SVLS tuition free.

What is WPCP?
Eligible students receive a voucher through the program, which covers their SVLS tuition in full. The voucher remains with the student through their time at SVLS. Under this program -- funded by the State of Wisconsin -- parents have a voice in how their tax dollars are spent on the education of their children.
Is our family eligible?
There are two eligibility requirements.
The first eligibility requirement is Wisconsin residency. Proofs of residency could include: 
  • Preferred (if applicable) - Property Tax Statement
  • Current Wage Statement (can be year end W2)
  • Current water, gas, or electric bill (dated within the last 90 days)
  • Current lease agreement
The second eligibility requirement involves family income. To meet the 2021-22 income requirements for the WPCP, a student's family must have an Adjusted Gross Income at or below 220% of the federal poverty level, with an additional $7,000 allowed for a married couple as illustrated in the table below.
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* Family size would equal the total number of people in your family (parents and children). For unique family situations, please contact the principal for more information.
Are we guaranteed a voucher?
There are a limited number of WPCP seats available that are designated per grade level. The cap for vouchers in the 2021-2022 school year is scheduled to be 6% of the school district’s total enrollment where the family resides.  For school districts where more students apply than the cap allows, students are selected by random draw by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. You will be notified of your selection in May or June.
Will WPCP students be treated differently?
All students at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School will be treated as dearly loved children of God and will be given the same academic and extracurricular options as all students. SVLS is not new to offering financial aid to families and will treat students in this program just like every other student who we are blessed to teach.

The identities of our Choice students, as well as other students receiving financial aid, are not readily shared with staff members. They are known by the principal, the SVLS Choice Administrator, the SVLS treasurer, a person responsible for billing, and an assigned Choice designee.
Does the voucher cover every SVLS-related expense?
No; the Choice payment covers tuition and education-related fees in full. It does not cover additional fees not directly related to tuition and education. Such fees would include, but are not limited to:
  • Hot Lunch
  • Extended Day Program (EDP)
  • Piano or band lessons
  • Extracurricular fees (athletics, robotics, etc.)
  • School or sports photos
  • Transportation, such as busing
There may be other fees which SVLS may charge. The above list is not an exhaustive one. If you have questions, please contact the principal for clarification.
How do I apply?
The window to apply for the 2021-22 school is February 1, 2021-April 15, 2021.  The application is filled out online.  An email address is required. Contact the school office for more information.
Click to register to find a list of commonly asked questions, and to find more details about the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Admissions info
    • Faculty
    • Our History
    • Our Mission
    • Our Philosophy
    • Tradition of Excellence
    • Who We Are
  • Preschool
    • About
    • Admissions
    • Calendar
    • Curriculum
    • Extended Day Program
    • Resources >
      • Financial Assistance
      • Forms & Documents
      • Preschool Wish List
      • Scrip
  • K-8
    • Admissions
    • Athletics >
      • Sports Calendar
    • Calendar
    • Curriculum
    • Extended Day Program
    • Forms & Documents
    • Jupiter Ed
    • Music & Performing Arts >
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
    • Resources >
      • CPTA (Christian Parent Teacher Association)
      • Financial Assistance
      • Partnership Post
      • School Wish List
      • Scrip
    • School Choice >
      • About WPCP
      • School Report Card
      • Educational Options
    • Transportation
  • Contact Us