Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

Application window is February 3 - April 17, 2025.

Important Links

WPCP Website 2025-26 Income Limits Apply Online

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

Morning Star Lutheran School participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). We are excited to offer the opportunity for families who qualify to receive a voucher from the State of Wisconsin to pay for their children’s tuition.

The online registration for the WPCP opens on February 3rd and closes on April 17, 2025.
You will need your 2024 tax documents to register.
Students must be entering Pre-K 4, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade in 2025-2026.
Students coming to Morning Star from the public school or another choice school may apply to enroll at any grade level.

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 2024 federal taxes. Your AGI must be less than the following limits:

FAMILY SIZE	MAXIMUM YEARLY INCOME IF SINGLE	MAXIMUM YEARLY INCOME IF MARRIED*
2	$44,968
3	$56,804	$63,804
4	$68,640	$75,640
5	$80,476	$87,476
6	$92,312	$99,312

* An additional $7000 is subtracted from the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for married couples.

For any additional family members, add $11,836

How do I apply for a voucher?

You need your 2024 tax documents to register. Please note that the window to register closes on April 17, 2025.
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 school@morningstarwels.org.

Downloadable Information from the Wisconsin DPI – follow this link

Application Guidelines for Parents Handout
Frequently Asked Questions (available in English and Spanish)
Allowed Residency Documents (available in English and Spanish)
Alternative Residency Documentation Form
Print Screens of the Online Parent Application
2025-2026 WPCP Income Limits

Questions?

Do you have questions about the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program? Please contact our school office at 262-677-9196 or school@morningstarwels.org. We are happy to help!