LIS Tuition Assistance Programs

It is our desire to assist families as much as we can to ensure that as many children can receive a quality Christian education at LIS.  We do our best to support families with their financial needs.  Please talk to us about your needs and give us the opportunity to try to assist you if we can. 

LIS offers the following tuition assistance programs as outlined below. 

• SCRIP Program credit dollars.

• LIS accepts funds provided by the Students First Program  (Education Savings Account)      

        School Year 2025-2026

              All students are eligible

        When: The application window for the 2025-26 school year opens on April 16, 2025 at 8:00 am.  The application window closes on June 30, 2025 at 11:59.  Typically, the application process if very quick.

First-Time Applicants

• Parents/guardians must sign up using an email and password.

• A confirmation email from Odyssey will be sent—follow the instructions to verify your email.

• Once verified, log in to the ESA portal to complete the application.

Returning Applicants

Parents/guardians with an existing ESA portal account can simply log in and submit their application for the 2025-26 school year.

• ILSTO Scholarship.  (Income guidelines – Earn up to 400% of Federal Poverty) The deadline for applying for assistance is May 1 each year

• LIS has a Tuition Assistance Program - Be sure to fill out the LIS Tuition Assistance Program
  (Note:  Registration must be complete to get LIS Tuition Assistance.)  Applications are due no later than May 1 each year.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church Scholarship Program

Volunteer Hours Required of all K-8 families

Parent involvement is invited, encouraged and expected at LIS. Research has demonstrated that this is an important factor in student success and achievement and LIS is unable to fully function without the support of volunteers. Families agree to provide a minimum of 25 hours per family in the course of the school year or pay $20 per hour not served to the school at the end of the year. These hours can be fulfilled by other family members or friends over the age of 18 with a background check filed in the school office. Hours or payments must be settled with the school manager by May 15th in each school year. Volunteer fees can’t be paid by ESA funds or any financial aid programs.

There are many opportunities for involvement, including, but not limited to:

• lunchroom helpers

• classroom assistants

• Teacher projects (can be done at home sometimes)

• buildings and grounds beautification

• simple repairs

• painting

• special event helpers

• fundraiser support

• sporting event tasks

• concession stand workers

• library helpers

• office assistants

• Scrip card pick-up and management

• Other tasks approved by the office manager.

For more information about the ministry of Lutheran Interparish school or to get a registration packet, contact the school office:  319-668-1711  or  email Monica: mmiller@lutheraninterparish.com