Wisconsin Parental Choice Program
Changes have been made for the 2026-2027 school year! Please see below.
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
Both Morning Star Church and School are truly blessed when families are able to enroll their children through the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). The WPCP voucher covers the full cost of educating a student at Morning Star from K4 through 8th grade, and continues through 12th grade at KML.
For families who qualify, we strongly encourage participation in the WPCP. Tuition paid outside of the Choice Program does not fully cover the cost of education. While it is our privilege to use congregational support to make Christian education possible, it is a blessing when those gifts can instead be used to further expand and strengthen our Gospel ministry and outreach here in Jackson.
Please take note: Some changes have been made to the WPCP for the 2026-2027 school year. For a concise list of those changes, please click here.
- Students entering 4K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
- Students transferring from a public school or another Choice school (if seats are available)
- At this time, Morning Star has seats available in all grade levels.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Families must complete both the online application and submit required documentation within one application period.
Application periods are as follows:
- February 2–20
- March 1–20
- April 1–20
- May 1–20
- July 1–20
- August 1-20
You may apply during any one of these periods. Reminder emails will be sent at the start of each application period to families who have not yet applied. Families will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance via email after their application period concludes (or within 60 days following the July window). Families will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance via email within 60 days of the conclusion of the application period.
Who Qualifies?
- Residents of the State of Wisconsin (excluding citizens who live in the cities of Milwaukee or Racine).
- Students whose families have an adjusted gross income less than 220% of the poverty level on their 2025 federal taxes. Your AGI must be less than the following limits:
| FAMILY SIZE | MAXIMUM YEARLY INCOME IF SINGLE |
MAXIMUM YEARLY INCOME IF MARRIED* |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $39,430 | |
| 3 | $51,630 | $58,630 |
| 4 | $63,730 | $70,730 |
| 5 | $75,830 | $82,830 |
| 6 | $87,930 | $94,930 |
* An additional $7000 is subtracted from the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for married couples.
For any additional family members, add $12,100
How do I apply for a voucher?
How do I apply for a voucher?
- You need your 2025 tax documents to register. Please note the application windows listed above which are new for the 2026-2027 school year.
- You can apply online through the WI DPI website (https://sms.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent/). Click HERE for step by step application instructions.
- Apply using the Federal Tax Return Method or Department of Revenue (DOR) Method
- Once you submit your application, you must bring tax information (Federal 1040) and proof of residency (WE Energies bill, wage statement, W2) to Morning Star to complete your application. Please note that this information will be kept confidential.
Parents or guardians enrolling students for the Choice program should direct any questions to Morning Star Lutheran School at (262) 677-9196 or ms.choice@morningstarwels.org.
Downloadable Information from the Wisconsin DPI – follow this link.
What has changed with WPCP for the upcoming school year?
- Families now have a shorter window to submit required documentation.
- There is no longer one extended open application period from FEbruary to April; insead, there are shorter open periods each month (see enrollment windows below).
- Applicants must now submit their application in full, including submitting documentations, within one of the application periods below.
- Applications not completed in full by the application end date will not be eligible for a voucher.
Families must complete both the online application and submit required documentation within one application period.
Application periods are as follows:
- February 2–20
- March 1–20
- April 1–20
- May 1–20
- July 1–20
- August 1-20
- Applying during the February application period is best for Continuing Students.
- Complete your application as early as possible.
- Apply at sms.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent
- Morning Star will notify families whether or not they have been awarded a voucher within 60 days of the conclusion of the application period.
- Notification will no longer come from Wisconsin DPI.
Questions?
Do you have questions about the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, the application process or documentation submission?
Please contact our school office at 262-677-9196 or ms.choice@morningstarwels.org.
We are happy to help!