A Significant Investment

We understand that sending a child to LSA is a significant financial investment for a family.  The goal of our Financial Assistance Program is to make Lutheran South Academy an affordable educational experience for families wishing to receive an exceptional Christian education.  Private schools must charge tuition and LSA is no exception.  LSA believes in a high quality faculty, modern facilities and excellent programs.  We believe that we need to provide the little extras that truly make us an exceptional school.  We also realize that this raises the cost, but at the same time we know that the cost is worth it.  This means that we must find ways to make it affordable for every family.  Our Financial Assistance Program is designed for this purpose with several payment options.

Option One - Tuition Payment Plans

LSA requires payment in full by June 30.  We realize this is not always financially feasible.  For this reason, we offer several payment options.

     * Prepayment of the full year’s tuition by June 30.

     * 10 Month payment option - August through May: yearly tuition divided into ten equal payments

     * 12 Month payment option - June through May:  yearly tuition divided into twelve equal payments

     * All monthly tuition is billed through F.A.C.T.S. tuition management

Option Two - Financial Aid

Once a child is admitted, LSA has established a well-funded financial aid program to support families who need assistance.  Unlike most independent schools, LSA is committed to meeting 100% of every family’s demonstrated and documented financial need.

How do I apply?

Applications for financial aid may be filed with the Admissions Office once a child has been accepted for admissions to LSA.  We adhere to a needs-blind admissions policy, meaning that a family’s ability to pay tuition and fees is not a factor in the admissions decision.

Do I qualify?

Each family’s situation is unique, and the ability of a family to contribute financially is based on many factors, such as combined salary, available assets, or number of children in tuition required schools.  In order to determine the families ability to pay tuition, families are asked to complete a Financial Aid Form and mail it to the Admissions Office.  LSA also requires both parents, regardless of their marital status, to submit annual tax returns.

How long is financing available?

Awards are made for a single year only.  Families requesting financial aid must reapply on an annual basis.

Option Three - Congregation Student Assistance

Students who are active, participating members of one of the Association member churches listed below are eligible to apply for tuition assistance through their congregation.  The amount of Congregational Student Assistance and requirements for assistance vary by congregation.  In order to receive Congregational Student Assistance, you must:

    *   Complete an enrollment application

    *   Complete the Congregational Student Assistance Application

    *   Have the application signed by your pastor

    *   Submit the completed signed application to the school office

    Association Congregations:

     Calvary      Epiphany         Gloria Dei     Immanuel     Memorial

     Messiah     Mount Olive     Our Savior    St. Mark        Trinity       Zion

Confidentiality

Please be assured that this information is kept in strict confidence by our school.  A family’s financial situation is known only by the Financial Aid Committee.  Billing processes throughout the school are designed to keep a family’s financial circumstances confidential.

Questions

Please call Rob Psencik, Director of Admissions, at 281.464.8299 With any questions.