TUITION ASSISTANCE OVERVIEW

Dubuque Lutheran School gives tuition assistance to families in need. Except in cases
of exceptional hardship, tuition assistance will not exceed 80% of the actual tuition costs. 
Awards are based on an objective assessment of family need.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

Step 1:  Dubuque Lutheran School Registration Required

The registration form and non-refundable registration fee must be submitted to the
school office before any tuition assistance requests can be processed.  Registration
forms are sent home in February. They are also available upon request from the school
office, or they can be downloaded from this website. (See attachment at the bottom
of this page.)

Step 2:  Application for Tuition Assistance from the Iowa Lutheran School Tuition
Organization (ILSTO) (Iowa Residents Only):

Applications to ILSTO must be submitted by April 1.  Those who register after April 1
but before September 1 should also apply to the ILSTO.

All families are encouraged to apply, but all applicants for tuition assistance must
apply for ILSTO funds.  Applying to the ILSTO is free. Contact the school office for an
application form or go to the ILSTO website at www.iowalutheransto.org/ to complete
the application form and then mail it to the ILSTO.

Any funds awarded by the ILSTO will be counted toward the total tuition assistance
awarded. After applicants are told the amount of assistance they will receive from ILSTO,
they may apply for additional tuition assistance from the DLS Tuition Assistance Fund.

Step 3:  Application for Additional Tuition Assistance from the Dubuque Lutheran
School Tuition Assistance Fund

Since all types of assistance require an evaluation of family need, an application must
be filled out providing pertinent data on the parents’ income, assets, liabilities, and
expenses. Tuition Assistance Applications can be obtained at the school office or, to
apply online, do the following:

1. Go to https://www.cfslogin.com/
2. Type in 86014 for school number
3. Your username: you will create this on their site (Keep a record of your username
   as you will need it to make changes)
   
4. Your password: you will create this on their site (Keep a record of your password
   as you will need it to make changes)
5. Follow directions on the website to complete the application
   

This is available online in PDF format before you are required to pay.

In addition to the application and application fee, the following must be submitted:

1. A copy of the previous year’s IRS form 1040.
2. A letter of explanation if you believe you have unusual or extenuating circumstances
   that the DLS Tuition Assistance Fund Committee should consider.

 Step 4: DLS Tuition Assistance Fund Committee Review  

When the tuition assistance application is received, a letter will be sent acknowledging
receipt of the application and telling you when you will hear how much assistance you will
receive. The committee will review your processed application, taking into account the
amount of aid for which you qualify and the amount of funds available for distribution. 
The personal information you provide on your application is kept confidential within this
committee.  Again, any funds awarded from the ILSTO will be counted toward the total
tuition assistance awarded.

 Step 5: Dubuque Lutheran School Tuition Assistance Fund Committee Decision

The board of directors will vote on the recommendation of the DLS Tuition Assistance
Committee. The board’s treasurer will inform you in writing of the committee’s decision
and discuss arrangements for payment of the remainder of the tuition bill.