Your Generosity Makes the Impossible, Possible
There are many ways to support St. Paul Lutheran Church & School. Whether it’s specifying where your tax dollars go, giving a one-time or recurring donation, or becoming an official sponsor, your generosity changes lives here. This ministry began with the philanthropy of a few families, and we believe your generosity will continue to carry this mission forward. Take a look below at the different opportunities to support St. Paul.
Tax Credit Donation Program (GA School Scholarship Organization)
In 2008, the Georgia General Assembly passed the original legislation creating the Georgia Qualified Education Expense (QEE) Tax Credit Program. Under this program, individuals and corporations can make tax-credit donations to authorized non-profit organizations which then fund scholarships at private schools in Georgia, including schools recommended by the donors.
The Georgia QEE Tax Credit Program allows individuals, married couples and businesses to claim dollar-for-dollar tax credits on their Georgia income tax for scholarship donations made through a qualified SSO, up to the following limits:
- For individuals who are single, up to $2,500;
- For married couples filing separately, up to $2,500;
- For married couples filing jointly, up to $5,000;
- For members of limited liability corporations (LLCs), shareholders in Subchapter ‘S’ corporations, and partners in partnerships, up to $25,000;
- For C Corporations, up to 75 percent of their Georgia income tax liability.
The amount of tax credits that can be taken is limited to the donor’s tax liability or actual donation amount, whichever is less.
Matching Funds Through Your Employer
Some employers, such as Delta Airlines, match employee donations made to schools.
Sponsorships
St. Paul appreciates the support of sponsors and tries to honor that support by hanging sponsor banners above the gym, printing names and/or logos on Frostbite 5K shirts and Summer Camp shirts.
Giving
Our Sponsors
Scholarships & Financial Aid Options
Tax Credit Funded Scholarship Application
Student Scholarship Eligibility
Must be a Georgia resident and be 4 years old by September 1st. In addition, a student is automatically eligible if any of the following apply:
- Qualified to enroll in Pre K, Kindergarten, or first grade
- Was enrolled in public school or homeschooled last year
- Has ever received a scholarship through the program
If the student never attended public school, second grade and up must attend a Georgia public school for at least six weeks.
The six-week public school attendance requirement shall be waived in the case of a student who:
- Based on residence, would be assigned to a low performing school
- Documented cases of physical violence or verbal abuse threatening physical harm
- Homeschooled or Public school in the year prior
- Previously received a scholarship
Annual scholarship applications will be available February 1st through December 6th. Scholarships received before April 1 will be apprised of scholarships by April 15.
Learn more about student scholarship eligibility
My Georgia Promise Scholarship
A student who is currently enrolled and has been enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters, OR is a rising kindergarten student, AND:
- Resides in a Georgia public school attendance zone on the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement’s list of the 25% lower performing public schools based on cumulative individual school ratings.
- Parent has resided in Georgia for 1+ year (with the exception of active-duty military who transferred to Georgia within the past year).
- Unless there are more applicants than funding available, a family’s income will not factor into the prioritization of applicants for enrollment in the Fall Semester. Only applicants who have a household income level at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be considered for enrollment in the Spring Semester in accordance with the Promise Scholarship Act.
Learn more about the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) program provides scholarships for qualifying Georgia public school students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan in specified areas during the previous school year who meet the requirements to qualify for an award. These scholarship funds may be used to offset part or all of the tuition of St. Paul Lutheran School. The scholarship funds may also be used to access the resource room.
Learn more about the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program
