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Tuition Assistance

FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is provided for families according to need, and as funding is available. Determination of need is made by an independent company.  To apply, use the “Financial Assistance” link button below. Please note that a $45 application fee applies and is payable to Blackbaud, our financial aid management company. Contact the school office with questions regarding Financial Aid assistance.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is made available through donor generosity from the following sources.

  • Members of our congregation that choose to contribute a portion of their church offering above their regular giving.
  • Students in our school provide funding through chapel offerings.
  • Individual donors that provide designated gifts.
  • Specific fundraising to build scholarships.

KIRSCH/FLETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This fund honors the 35th ministry anniversaries of former teacher/principal Roger Kirsch and teacher Doug Flett. It provides assistance to families facing life-changing circumstances that limit their ability to pay tuition.

GENERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE

General assistance funding is provided to families that otherwise would not be able to attend St. Peter Lutheran School. Grants are provided on a yearly basis according to available funds and demonstrated need.

EMPOWER ILLINOIS

Empower Illinois is the state’s largest and most comprehensive Scholarship Granting Organization. It serves approximately 91% of all Illinois recognized private schools in their processing of donations, scholarship awards and program compliance. It assists students and their families through the scholarship process in an effort to help make their dreams a reality. Current information about this fund is available at https://empowerillinois.org.