GAP stands for Newman Catholic Schools’ Grant & Aid Program and allows families to apply for tuition assistance. The application process is safe and confidential. Awards are based on need and available resources.

The GAP application window for the 2026-2027 school year is open February 2nd through April 20th, 2026. After a student is registered, families can apply through a safe and secure online application.  The GAP application link is below:

GAP Application

GAP is funded through donations. NCS is blessed to have the support of generous benefactors who believe in supporting Catholic education. Currently, GAP is funded through the Silent Cardinal Tuition portion of the Newman Cardinal Fund annual appeal, as well as, through support of the Two Eagles Foundation and the Geisler Endowment Fund.

Donations can be made towards NCS GAP by contacting Sarah Keene, Advancement Director, at skeene@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-842-4805.

Completing the online application is the easiest and quickest way to apply. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-845-5735.

Following the application deadline, the GAP committee reviews all applications to award assistance. Award notification letters will be mailed to families by June 30th.

To be eligible to participate in WPCP, a student must meet grade level, income, and residency requirements.

Requirements can be found on the WPCP website

If your family qualifies for WPCP, your student's tuition is covered in full by the program.

Families can apply through a safe and secure online application. The WPCP application link is below:

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program Application

The WPCP application windows for the 2026-2027 school year are:

• February 2-20, 2026
• March 1-20, 2026
• April 1-20, 2026
• May 1-20, 2026
• June 1-22, 2026
• July 1-20, 2026
• August 1-20, 2026
• September 1-14, 2026

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program Application

WPCP is funded through the state of Wisconsin's education budget.

Students that are currently homeschooled or attend a public school can apply at any grade level, 4K-12th grade. Students that currently attend Newman Catholic Schools can apply if entering 4K, Kindergarten, 1st or 9th grade.

Parents must also provide documentation directly to the schools (not the DPI) showing proof of eligibility during the open application period in which they apply or the application is ineligible.

• All parents must provide residency documentation to each school they apply to.
• Parents of new students must also provide income documentation. They may either: 1) provide their social security numbers OR taxpayer identification number and have the Department of Revenue determine whether the student is income eligible for the program; or 2) use the Department of Public Instruction's income determination method by answering a series of income questions in the Online Parent Application and providing supporting income documentation to the school(s).
• Students continuing in the program and students on a Choice waiting list in the prior year applying to the same Choice program are not required to provide documentation.

A full list of approved residency documents can be found here

Visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website at:

WPCP Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions regarding WPCP, please contact Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-845-5735.

The Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) allows a student with a disability, who meets certain eligibility requirements, to receive a state-funded scholarship to attend a participating private school. The Special Needs Scholarship Program is governed by Wisconsin Statute  115.7915.

A student with a disability may be eligible to participate in the SNSP if ALL of the following apply:

• The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individual Service Plan (ISP) that meets one of the following:
  • The student’s IEP or services plan is currently being implemented, or
  • The student’s IEP or services plan was developed no earlier than September 15, 2023 and there has not been a more recent reevaluation that determined the student no longer had a disability.
  • The student resides in Wisconsin.
  • Student must be the following age on or before September 1:
    • 4 years old for 4K
    • 5 years old for Kindergarten and 6 years old for 1st Grade
    • Students may not be 21 as of the date they apply or September 1, whichever is later

To find out more information and apply for the SNSP, please contact Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-845-5735

The application window starts on July 1, prior to the start of the school year.

A full list of approved residency documents can be found here

A student may transfer from one SNSP school to another SNSP school and retain their scholarship if the student has been continuously enrolled in the SNSP and has not been determined to no longer be a child with a disability through an IEP reevaluation. The SNSP student must remain at their current SNSP school until the transfer request is accepted by the new school. A SNSP student who has been determined to no longer have a disability may not transfer to another SNSP school and retain their SNSP scholarship.

Visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website at: SNSP MORE INFORMATION

If you refer a new family to Newman Catholic Schools and they enroll, both families may be eligible for a $1,000 tuition credit. To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:

• A completed referral reward program application must be submitted by September 15 of the school year the referred student begins.
• Current NCS families refer new families to NCS for 3-Year-Old Preschool, 4K or Kindergarten-12th grade.
• If the referred student starts in 3-Year-Old Preschool or 4K, the credit will be applied once the student completes his/her first semester of Kindergarten at NCS.

Please note: All referral credits are subject to review. Final approval is determined by the NCS President.

Still unsure if your referral qualifies? Contact Jacci Lepak at 715-845-5735.

Families can be referred for 3-Year-Old Preschool, 4K or Kindergarten through 12th grade. If the referred student starts in 3-Year-Old Preschool or 4K, the credit will be applied once the student completes his/her first semester of Kindergarten at NCS. Credits are applied to accounts after the first semester of the school year the application is received for all Kindergarten through 12th grade students. The referred student must still be enrolled at that time.

The referred and referring families need to complete one Referral Reward application. The form must be submitted to Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com by September 15.

Download Referral Reward Application

Yes. Referral credits can be transferred to another NCS family as long as both families are currently enrolled. Once a student graduates, any unused credits expire and cannot be transferred. All transfer requests must be made in writing and submitted to Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com.

No. Referral credits have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for money. If you do not need the credit, it may be transferred to another currently enrolled NCS family. All transfer requests must be made in writing and submitted to Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com.

No. Referral credits can only be applied toward Kindergarten through 12th grade tuition. Child care programs are not eligible.

No. Referral credits are not available for enrolling younger siblings or other members of the same household.

Yes, families with students enrolling in 3-Year-Old Preschool or 4K can be referred. However, the $1,000 tuition credit will not be applied until the referred student completes their first semester of Kindergarten at NCS.

If either family is part of WPCP or SNSP, they are not eligible for a tuition credit. Instead, a $250 credit will be awarded that can be used toward non-tuition fees, such as co-curricular activities or sports.

Yes. Friends, past parents, and alumni of NCS can refer new families. If the referred family enrolls, you can choose a current NCS family to receive a $500 tuition credit.

No. Returning families are not considered new and are not eligible for the referral credit. However, they are welcome to refer other new families to NCS and may receive credit for those referrals.

We’re happy to help! Contact Jacci Lepak, Enrollment Specialist, at jlepak@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-845-5735 for more information about the Referral Reward Program.

Scrip is a gift card program that generates savings toward your tuition and for NCS while you shop for everyday purchases!

Contact the Newman Catholic Scrip Office at scrip@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-849-7713 for more information and request our organization’s enrollment code to sign up at raiseright.com.

There are many different local businesses that participate in Scrip: For a list of local gift cards in stock click here

For a complete list of national businesses available visit raiseright.com

The amount of each gift card varies by vendor. Our most generous vendors, such as El Tequila Salsa, Dale's Weston Lanes, and Sconni's Ale House give back 25% of their gift cards. Others such as Politos and Shell gasoline give 10%.

Of the money earned, 20% goes to NCS and 80% goes towards your family as tuition credits.

For a list of local gift cards click here

For a complete list of national businesses available visit raiseright.com

Absolutely. The 80% of earnings you earn with each gift card can be split between a number of different families. You may also make charitable contributions towards NCS and our supporting parishes. 

Scrip works through the purchase of gift cards. Let's use Dale's Weston Lanes as an example.

1. You purchase $100 worth of gift cards for Dale's Weston Lanes through Scrip, with 25% earnings.
2. You automatically earned $25 for Newman Catholic Schools. 80% of which goes back to you!
3. Your earnings come from the business, so there is no extra money out of your pocket.

No! In fact a Newman Catholic family recently received over $1,200 in tuition credits by purchasing Scrip when they shop.

Absolutely! If you are a member of a local Catholic parish, you can designate your credits towards that parish.

Yes. In fact you can even apply the credits to child care tuition!

Some local businesses do have limits on their cards, but most do not. We recommend contacting the business prior to your purchase for any questions on use you may have.

We're excited you're interested in joining the program! You can contact the Newman Scrip Office at scrip@newmancatholicschools.com or 715-849-7713 for more information.

Yes. We will provide you with all required acknowledgements under sections 170(f)(8) and 170(f)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code.

There are multiple ways to receive your order:

• The Scrip office is located inside NCECC: St. Michael at 615 Stark Street, Wausau. 
• If you have a child enrolled in NCS you can also have your order delivered to your child's school.^*
• Scrip orders may also be delivered to parishes.^*
• When ordering on raiseright.com many chains also offer e-gift cards that can be redeemed directly on your phone. 

*Online prepayment is required for orders to be delivered to a school or parish site. 

Scrip orders can be paid for in person by check or cash at the Newman Scrip Office, 615 Stark Street, Wausau.

Online orders can be linked to a bank account or paid using a credit card.

Online payments linked to a bank account will have a $0.29 fee per transaction. Payments made online with a credit card will have a 2.6% fee per transaction.