2008-2009 WLHS Grant and Aid Program for Tuition Assistance   Information regarding tuition assistance grants   Who is eligible to apply for a tuition assistance grant   How to apply for a tuition assistance grant   Scholarships are also available (in addition to applying for a tuition assistance grant)             Information regarding tuition assistance grants The Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference recognizes that funding a child’s Christian secondary education can be a challenge. The WLHS Grant and Aid Program is designed to enable parents to meet the cost of this precious Christ-centered training for their youth. In order to assess the needs of all the families applying for a WLHS Tuition Assistance Grant in a fair and equitable way, the WLHS Conference has contracted with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Service. The FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Service has assisted nearly 1,000 private and faith-based schools manage their tuition aid programs for more than 15 years. This assessment service will help the WLHS Grant & Aid Committee allocate funds to the families that are most in need. It also offers our parents a convenient, confidential way to apply for this financial aid in that families may choose to apply online at www.factstuitionaid.com. Applying online is the fastest and most direct method of submitting your application. Please note: The WLHS Grant & Aid Committee will continue to be the ultimate decision maker, but their decisions will be based on the information that parents provide to FACTS. Grants for tuition assistance are determined on the basis of financial need and the funds available for this program. Special consideration will be given to cases of exceptional need. Applications for the 2008-2009 school year are now available in the WLHS Central Office. If you currently receive tuition assistance you must re-apply EVERY year.   Who is eligible to apply for a tuition assistance grant The following guidelines are provided in order to help parents who wish to apply for a WLHS Tuition Assistance Grant:  Parents may apply for a WLHS Tuition Assistance Grant after they have submitted a signed WLHS Application for Registration form for the 2008-2009 school year, along with the required registration fee, to the WLHS Business Office. Note: A WLHS Application for Registration form may be acquired by contacting Mr. Kirk DeNoyer, WLHS Director of Admissions, at 414-453-4567 (kadenoye@wlhs.k12.wi.us).   In order for tuition assistance grants to be considered, the following expectations must be met: The student must use his/her God-given gifts to the best of his/her ability in all of his/her classes at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. The student must conduct himself/herself in a way that reflects his/her Christian faith.   How to apply for a tuition assistance grant Complete a FACTS Grant & Aid Application form as accurately as possible. (You may use either the paper application form or the online application form at www.factstuitionaid.com.) Please do not submit multiple applications. FACTS will process only one application – either the paper application or the online application. Tax forms, W-2 forms, all supporting documentation for non-taxable income, whether applying by paper or online, must be mailed to FACTS in the envelope provided. Payment of the non-refundable application fee can be made with a check, money order, credit card, or by e-check (if applying on line). Faxed applications will not be accepted. Deadline for submitting an application and all supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Service is April 15, 2008. Don't forget to review the FACTS Grant & Aid Check List on page ten of the application before submitting your application. Please note: Decisions will be mailed to all applicants AFTER May 15, 2008. All awards will be credited to the student's account per their  chosen schedule for making tuition payments.   Scholarships are also available Twelve scholarships are also available. You may apply for a scholarship in addition to applying for a tuition assistance grant. Click here to learn more about the scholarship opportunities.   Questions If you have questions please contact  Kathy Kargus at 414-453-4567 ext. 2008.