Question 1

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 2

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 3

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 4

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 5

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 6

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 7

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 8

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 9

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 10

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 11

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 12

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 13

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 14

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 15

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 16

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 17

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 18

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 19

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 20

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 21

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 22

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 23

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 24

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 25

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 26

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 27

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 28

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 29

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 30

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 31

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 32

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 33

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 34

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 35

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 36

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 37

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 38

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 39

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 40

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 41

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 42

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 43

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 44

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 45

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 46

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 47

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 48

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 49

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 50

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 51

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 52

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 53

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 54

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 55

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 56

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

Question 57

Can a private school charge tuition and fees?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Yes. A SNSP school can charge a SNSP student tuition and fees. For the optional High Cost Funding, schools can spend up to 150% of the base voucher amount per student. That must be paid out of pocket the first year, but will be reflected in the scholarship amount for the following year.

Question 58

Can a student attend any private school under the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Only schools that registered to participate in the SNSP for the current school year may accept SNSP students.

Question 59

Is the private school required to implement the student’s IEP or services plan?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

SNSP schools are required to implement the IEP or services plan of SNSP students as modified by agreement between the SNSP school and the student’s parent.

Question 60

What choice programs are available to Wisconsin families?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Wisconsin is home to four parental choice programs – the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP), the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP).

Question 61

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has Frequently Asked Questions for Parents in PDF form available on their website. Or you may call us at 414-319-9160.

Question 62

When can my student start attending the SNSP school?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A student will not receive a SNSP scholarship until he or she is accepted into the program and the parent and the school have agreed on the services that will be provided to the student. If a parent chooses to move his or her student to the private school before this time, the private school may choose to charge additional tuition and fees for that time period. Parents should discuss this with the school they are applying to in order to understand the school’s process.

Question 63

When is the enrollment period for SNSP scholarships?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

Students may apply for the SNSP program from July 1 to June 30 annually. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, except for sibling preference. There is no need to reapply annually, as long as the student stays in the same school. The scholarship must be made available for reevaluation every three years. Transfer to another school is possible.

Question 64

Which schools are currently participating in the SNSP?

Ali Schwartz · Accepted Answer

A list of schools that have registered to participate for the 2022–2023 school year is available on the DPI website.

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