Financial Aid Options
St. Paul Lutheran School strives to make Christian education accessible to families from all income levels. We encourage families to explore the financial assistance options available.
Scholarship Opportunities
We accept scholarships through the State of Florida. Please visit stepupforstudents.org to apply. Below are some of the scholarships we accept:
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship – Education Options (FES-EO)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA), formerly known as the Gardiner and McKay Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
Thanks to the generosity of our St. Paul Lutheran Church members, St. Paul Lutheran School is pleased to offer need-based financial aid to eligible applicants of families with students in Kindergarten – 8th Grade. Families can apply for tuition assistance once the admissions process is completed and the family has applied for Step Up for Students. We partner with a third-party provider to determine financial aid eligibility. Families are expected to cover application and enrollment fees and a portion of the tuition cost.
Church Discount
St. Paul Lutheran Church provides a portion of the tuition, in the form of a tuition discount. Our St. Paul Church Tuition discount begins with PreK-3 students and continues for elementary and middle school students whose parents or guardians are active at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Being active is simply defined as a person who is on the membership rolls of St. Paul Lutheran Church and attends at least 60% of the in-person worship services offered during a year.
Family Discount
At St. Paul Lutheran, we are happy to offer a multi-child discount. The second child in a family and each additional child after that receives $670 (PreK), $1390 (K-8) off of the annual tuition.
Please note: Multi-child discounts do not apply to students receiving the member tuition rate.
Notice for Families with FES-UA Scholarships
St. Paul Lutheran School welcomes students with disabilities and provides accommodations as required by federal and local law. However, public schools and private schools have different obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which does not apply to private institutions. We are more than happy to discuss any accommodations your child may need and how we can best support them at our school.
Mrs. Tracy Trinklein, ttrinklein@stpaullakeland.org, is happy to help parents with information relative to the scholarship program.