Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)

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The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), a statewide private school voucher program, was enacted and launched in 2013. The program allows students whose families meet certain income qualifications and are not assigned to the Milwaukee Public Schools or Racine Unified school districts the ability to attend a participating private or religious school of their choice, tuition free.

Eligibility for RPCP Students:

  • The student must reside in Wisconsin and outside the city of Milwaukee and Racine Unified School District.
  • Family income must be at or below 220% of the federal poverty level.
  • The student must meet one of the following prior year attendance requirements: a public school student in grades K4-12; a student who was not enrolled in school the previous year including attending a homeschool; a private school student in grades K4, K5, 1, 9; and a student who participated in the MPCP or RPCP the previous school year.
  • Total program enrollment can’t exceed 7% of the local school districts enrollment.

Scholarship Amounts for MPCP:

  • For the 2022-2023 academic year, the voucher amounts were $8,399 for grades K-8 and $9,045 for grades 9-12.
  • Starting in 2015, the voucher amount increases annually by an amount equivalent to the rise in state public school funding.

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) Q&A

Yes.

Not for K-8th grades. However, in grades 9-12, VCA may charge additional tuition if the family’s income is greater than 220 percent of the federal poverty level.

You need to complete the online application each year during the open enrollment period. Open enrollment periods vary by choice program.

The application is on the DPI website and you must have an email address to use the system. If your student doesn’t meet the application grade level or prior year attendance requirement, you won’t be able to complete the application.

Probably not. However, VCA is permitted to charge additional fees for the following things (if necessary):

  • Personal items such as towels, gym clothes or uniforms
  • Social and extracurricular activities not a part of the required curriculum
  • Musical instruments
  • Meals
  • Transportation
  • Before and after-school care
  • High school classes not required for graduation

If you don’t want your child to participate in religious activity or religious instruction, simply notify VCA in writing.

VCA will notify you within 60 days whether your child has received a voucher or has been placed on a waiting list.

If your student is offered a choice seat, you must notify the VCA within five days whether or not they will attend. You must also provide proof of residency and income before the end of the enrollment period.

• Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
• Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP) 
• Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (RPCP)