IS YOUR FAMILY ELIGIBLE FOR THE WPCP?

For the 2024-2025 school year, the family income of a student new to a choice program must be at or below the amount listed in the table below of the program the student is applying for.

• All students must apply each year. Apply at dpi.wi.gov/choice.

• If a student is continuing in any of the choice programs or was on the waiting list for the same Choice program in the prior year, he or she does not need to meet the income limits.

• Family income includes the income of the student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) that reside in the same household as the student applicant.

  • If the student’s parents/legal guardians that reside in the same household are married, their income is reduced by $7,000 when determining income eligibility for the program as illustrated in the table below.

  • Family size includes parents/legal guardians and their children by birth, marriage or adoption that reside in the same household as the student applicant.

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program awards vouchers (to families who qualify) for 100% of the tuition costs at the WPCP school of the recipient’s choice.

• A voucher covers 100% of your tuition.

• If a student is granted a voucher, they will retain that voucher through 12th grade (must re-apply each year), regardless of the family’s financial situation.

• If your family meets the eligibility requirements, it is important that you apply to this program during the open application window.  

How Do I Apply?

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has an online application for parents and legal guardians to submit student applications for the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP).

• The application window opens the first weekday in February each year and runs through the third Thursday in April.

• Parents or guardians enrolling students for the Choice program should direct any questions to Summit Academy at info@summitacademywi.net.

To get started visit the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website HERE.

New Families to WPCP

1. Go to the WPCP website, complete the online application and submit Summit Christian Academy as the school you would like your child(ren) to attend

2. Verify your income by choosing one of two methods explained on the website  Dept of Revenue Income Verification FAQs

3. Verify residency (proof of residency must be submitted to Summit Academy)*

   PLEASE NOTE:

• Summit Academy does not offer any English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to English Language Learners (ELL). Students must be able to read, write, speak, and listen to English in order to be successful in our curriculum. We are not equipped for regular communication in languages other than English, so all of our communications are sent in English. 

• *Summit does not have a special education department. We will review a student's academic needs to determine if we are able to serve them successfully. We are not equipped for one-to-one assistance, OT, or PT needs.

Current Families in the WPCP Program

1. Go to WPCP website, complete application and submit Summit Christian Academy as the school you would like your child(ren) to attend (continue attending)

2. Verify residency (proof of residency must be submitted to Summit Academy)*

*Residency Note-If you move at any time during the application process or during the school year you MUST provide updated residency information to the school.

Application Instruction Video

• Application Instructions Video

• School Choice WI Informational Video