Milwaukee 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 Red Knight 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 Milwaukee Lutheran, we make every effort to offer a fair tuition price and creative tuition assistance options. We are proud that families of all income levels participate in our tuition assistance program.
At Milwaukee Lutheran High School, we believe that a high-quality education should be accessible to all families. The tuition for the 2025-26 school year is $13,100, and abundant tuition assistance is available to ensure cost is not a barrier. We offer a variety of financial aid options and are committed to working with families to make Milwaukee Lutheran a viable choice. After you explore the tuition assistance options below, please contact us so we can creatively accommodate you and your specific financial situation. It all starts with a conversation!
Milwaukee Lutheran High School participates in the State of Wisconsin tuition assistance programs called Private School Choice Programs. These programs allow families who meet the household income requirements to have their tuition partially or fully funded by the state. Interested families must complete an online application through the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and verify their current income level and residency. For more information, see our Choice Program page.
Milwaukee Lutheran has an amazing group of donors and supporters that give annually to the Red Knight 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.
Milwaukee Lutheran 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.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School recognizes incoming students demonstrating exemplary leadership skills through our core values (Biblical Truth, Relationships, Communication, Growth, and Love). The Red Knight Scholarship Fund aims to give financial relief to students who demonstrate these core values. Recipients of the Red Knight Scholarship are later connected (“You’ve been matched!”) with a donor funding the scholarship. This relationship between the student and the donor is special. We have many great stories of when the students and/or the donors request to meet each other.
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 do not owe 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 Martin Luther’s SNSP administrator. Milwaukee Lutheran 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.
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 2023) 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 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, 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.