Tuition Costs and Assistance

Step 1

Apply to Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.

If you do not qualify or do not get approved, move to step 2.

Step 2

Contact your congregation for tuition assistance. Many local churches have tuition assistance programs in place. Apply for these through your church. If this does not cover your costs, move to step 3.

Step 3

Apply to MLHS Needs Based Tuition Assistance (NBTA). The NBTA is given out based on need of those who apply.

Step 4

To assist with any remainder of your tuition or fees, look into our SCRIP program below.

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)

State government voucher program. All criteria/requirements/deadlines are those of the Department of Public Instruction.
Vouchers awarded by MLHS via random selection from among all applicants to families that meet income limits (Adjusted Gross Income) on your tax return.
Applications are accepted in February, March, April, May and August. This goes through DPI.
MLHS strongly suggests using the DOR method to verify income. The DPI method can be used if you are close to the income limit. Please call with any questions.

For more information on the School Choice Program, visit their website at https://schoolchoicewi.org/.

To apply, visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Application Page.

Congregation Assistance

Many congregations have tuition assistance programs of their own for their members attending MLHS. Each congregation administers their program a little differently to inquire early about the details and dates of their process.
If you received a WPCP voucher, please notify your congregation.

MLHS Needs Based Tuition Assistance (NBTA)

To be considered for MLHS Tuition Assistance, you will need to fill out the online financial aid form.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for NBTA and WPCP are two separate online applications.

MLHS uses a program called TADS for the NBTA application.
Applications require family information to be completed through TADS. A copy of your tax return and other supporting documents will need to be included.
All applications are reviewed and evaluated by a Review Committee. Awards are determined based on need and available funds.

New or Returning Student applying for MLHS NBTA and not applying for WPCP - Login with your TADS username and password. Use the TADS Financial Aid Worksheet to gather all of the information you will need to complete the online MLHS NBTA application by clicking on the link TADS Financial Aid Application).

Tuition Vouchers

The MLHS Academic Fair Vouchers are earned by participating in the MLHS Academic Fair which is held in the spring of each year. Each year of participation brings another opportunity to receive a voucher. Those vouchers are automatically applied to the TADS account of each incoming student during the first semester of their 9th grade year. The vouchers can be used for anything school related including tuition, hot lunch, dance tickets, etc.

SCRIP - www.mlhslancers.org/scrip

This is an excellent way to save for MLHS tuition/education credits, without spending an extra dime! By purchasing gift cards from MLHS to make everyday purchases (gas, groceries, clothing, restaurants, home improvements, medical expenses and much more), you generate a rebate from the many businesses that support the MLHS SCRIP program. A percentage of the rebate from the businesses is put into your TADS account for future tuition/education credits.
If you have been/or may be selected into the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, you can still purchase SCRIP and help pay for all the extra items that will be charged to your TADS account.
If you haven’t started using SCRIP yet, contact our SCRIP office today to open an account, and encourage grandparents, family members, etc. to use SCRIP!
Mid-May – families will receive a form asking you to indicate how much of your scrip account balance you wish to redeem into your TADS account. These forms must be returned in order for the credit to be applied to your TADS account.

For more information, visit our SCRIP page.

For 2025-26 tuition rates please call the MLHS main office at (920)-682-0215
Tuition Rates for 2026-2027 Click here for PDF of Tuition Information

MLHS Cost of education per student

$13,000

Repeat Performance subsidy per student

- $1,000

MLHS Federation general tuition subsidy

- $1,100

Third source Funding (gifts, endowment, etc)

- $3,000

MLHS Tuition Total

$7,900

Tuition for Students who are Members at one of the Federation Churches

$6,900/Sibling $6,600

Non-Members of the Federation Churches

$7,900/Sibling $7,600

(Price difference reflects amount given by Federation churches towards tuition for its members.)

What payment options are available?

There are 3 payment options:

Pay in full to receive 3% discount (withdrawal on or before July 1st)

Two Payments (1st withdrawal on July 1st, and 2nd withdrawal on January 1st)

Automatic Monthly Withdrawal (July-May)

All families will be registered through MLHS’ automated payment service after enrollment is completed. You will receive an email invite from that service to select your payment plan and finalize account information. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express will be accepted for tuition payments (subject to applicable service charges).

Should I consider applying for MLHS Needs-Based Tution Assistance (NBTA)?

Manitowoc Lutheran High School wishes to help families committed to Christian education for their high school student. Financial, special circumstances, and additional factors are considered. If your child does not qualify for School Choice program then families can next apply for MLHS' NBTA.

Why is there a fee to apply for MLHS' NBTA?

In order to evaluate all families fairly and consistently, assistance applications require financial information from the applicants. In order to protect families' privacy and ensure the security of this information, MLHS uses an evaluation formula through TADS. There is a cost related to utilizing this service. The cost is per family applying, not per student.

The first time a new family applies for NBTA, MLHS will cover the cost of that application ($39). Should that family apply again in future years, the family will be responsible for the fee.

In the event a family applies for and is awarded NBTA, MLHS will cover that fee through the amount of assistance provided.

How is assistance from my congregation handled?

Many congregations provide tuition assistance to their members. Each has its own method, criteria, and timeline. MLHS treats congregation assistance as an extra payment to your family account once it is received from the congregation by our Business Office. In the event a student is awarded a WPCP voucher payment, the family is to contact the congregation to let them know its tuition assistance is no longer needed for that student's tuition.