Financial Support

Making a Christ-Centered Education Accessible

We know an exceptional education rooted in faith can be life-changing, but it should also be within reach for every family who feels called to join our community. At St. Paul Lutheran High School, we are committed to making a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education accessible to families from all backgrounds.

That’s why we award over $150,000 in financial assistance each year through scholarships, grants, and need-based aid. Our team will walk with you through the process, answering your questions and helping you find the best plan to make St. Paul a reality for your student. We want every family who desires this unique educational experience to feel confident that it is possible.

Need-Based Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is awarded based on ability and need, determined through the Grant & Aid Assessment from FACTS.
Applications for tuition assistance open February 1, 2025, and families are encouraged to apply by March 1, 2025, to be included in the first round of awards.
Applications received after the first round will be considered on a space-available basis and as funding allows.
Each student is expected to pay a minimum of $1,500 in tuition; additional assistance will be determined based on FACTS data and available funds.
Apply online through FACTS (School ID: SP-MO).

Scholarships & Grants
St. Paul offers several merit- and need-based awards to help families make an SPLHS education affordable:

▷ Giants Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship of up to $16,000 ($4,000 per year) for new students, based on GPA and recommendation letters.

▷ Mike Sherrill Scholarship
Available to families with students enrolled at both St. Paul Lutheran High School and St. Paul Elementary. Merit and need-based.

▷ John Thomas Scholarship
For students who are active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington, MO. Merit and need-based.

▷ Association Church Grant
A $3,000 award ($750/year over four years) for students who are members in good standing at a church belonging to the SPLHS Association.

State-Funded Scholarships: MO Scholars
Through the MO Scholars Program, eligible Missouri families can receive up to $7,145 per student in state-funded scholarships to cover tuition, textbooks, tutoring, technology, dual credit classes, and more.

Families must meet one of these criteria:
• Have an IEP/ISP (dated within the past 3 years)
• Meet low-income guidelines (at or below 300% of the federal free/reduced lunch threshold)

Eligible students must also:
• Have attended public school full-time for at least one semester in the past 12 months, or
• Be starting kindergarten or first grade, or
• Have a sibling who received a MO Scholars award last year and is reapplying

Learn more and check eligibility at mo.lcms.org/mo-scholars.

Flexible Payment Options
St. Paul partners with FACTS Tuition Management to offer flexible plans that fit your family’s budget:
Pay tuition in full upfront, split it into two semester payments, or choose ten monthly installments.

Important Dates (2025–2026)
February 1, 2025: Financial Aid Applications Open
March 1, 2025: First Round Financial Aid Deadline
March 15, 2025: Scholarship Application Deadline
July 15, 2025: Last Day to Apply for Financial Aid

Questions About Financial Support?

We’re here to help you navigate financial aid, scholarships, and payment options. Contact our admissions office at contact@StPaulGiants.com or call 573-756-1099.