The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee is proud to be part of a community that supports each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially. As a not-for-profit organization, tuition prices are determined based on the cost to deliver an excellent educational experience for your student. It is our hope that every student who wants to be part of the Spartan Family has the opportunity to do so.
Financial circumstances are always difficult for families considering a Private, Christian High School education for their children. We make every effort to offer a fair tuition price as well as creative tuition assistance options.
Please note: We are in the midst of switching admissions systems to improve the experience for our families. If you are applying for the 2021-22 school year, apply through TADS. If you are applying for the 2022-23 school year, apply through SchoolAdmin. We will help all returning families make the switch to SchoolAdmin for tuition billing in the Spring of 2022. Please reach out if you have any questions or feedback as we continue to improve the admissions process for our families.
Financial Aid
Martin Luther has an amazing group of donors and supporters that give annually to the Spartan Fund. These donors allow families in need to receive financial aid. Martin Luther uses TADSto assist with determining levels of donor funded financial aid for its families.
Please note, this entire process can take up to 2-4 weeks. Please apply early and give yourself enough time.
Complete the TADS Financial Aid application by April 15th
Upload all required documents as soon as possible. A W-2, 1040, debt documentation, and other tax forms will need to be submitted to TADS.
Both the application and all required documentation must be completed before a financial aid determination can be made.
Determinations are sent via an email from TADS.
The TADS Financial Aid Application can be completed after April 15th, however, the majority of financial aid will be awarded to those families that meet the April 15th deadline.
Potential New Family? Please Take Note: New families may desire to know a financial aid amount early in the application process and prior to the completion of the most recent calendar year taxes. Conditional financial aid awards can be granted as soon as possible to new students. This process should be initiated through contact with the admissions director.
A TADS financial aid application can be submitted with a previous year tax return at any time. However, the most recent calendar year tax information will still need to be submitted to TADS by April 15th to verify that award amount. Martin Luther reserves the right to change the financial aid award due to significant change in the financial situation of the family from year-to-year.
For further questions about the TADS application process or tuition assistance considerations, please contact the Director of Enrollment Management, Abbie Amling (see contact information below).
Partnership Congregation Discount
Martin Luther High School is supported by 30 congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are fundamental in creating communities rooted in Christian values, and inspiring and shaping students through an education in Christ. These churches support our high school ministry by giving chapels, being present on-campus, offering youth groups, praying for our families, through financial support, and governance of our organization. Spartan families who are members of these congregations receive a tuition discount of up to $2,000 per year. To see if your church is on the list or if you would like to become a member at one of these churches, check out the list below.
"At ML, you have the experience and ability to grow and become who you are, instead of who everyone else is."
WISCONSIN TAX DEDUCTION
Beginning with the tax year 2014, the State of Wisconsin has introduced a new legislation (Wis. Stat. § 71.05(6)(b)49), in which private school tuition payments paid on or after January 1, 2014 are now eligible for an annual income tax deduction. Qualified taxpayers may potentially claim up to the deduction limit for each dependent child in grades Kindergarten through 8th and up to the deduction limit for each dependent child in grades 9th through 12th. Tuition claimed must be paid in the tax year in which it is being filed.
For more information on how to claim these expenses, visit the Wisconsin Department of Revenue form online: Schedule PS - Private School Tuition. In preparing the form, taxpayers will need our FEIN which is 39-0889672, as well as the amount of tuition paid last year.
To obtain proof of tuition payments, log into your TADS account and click the billing tab. Enter the tax filing year into “Household Paid Tuition Tax Report” and hit submit. TADS can be reached at 612-548-3320 and will address questions about accessing the report.
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.
For further questions about the TADS application process or tuition assistance considerations, please reach out! We have a great admissions team that is ready to help you through the process.
