Admissions
The process for applying to Trinity Lutheran School begins with a visit. We want to meet you and learn more about your academic needs. Schedule a tour and an educational consultation.
Schedule a TourTrinity Lutheran School admits students of any race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, progress, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, and athletics or other school-administered programs.
Education Savings Accounts
For 2025-26, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) will be available for Iowa residents in grades K-12 regardless of income. The ESAs are provided by the State of Iowa through your tax dollars, and provide funding to pay tuition. For 2024-2025, the legislature approved $7,826 per K-12 student; we will provide an update when the 2025-2026 figure is released. We encourage all families to learn more about ESAs.
ESA Application Process through your Odyssey account:
1. Log into your Odyssey account to apply for 2025-2026. The 2025-26 applications will be accepted from 8:00 AM on April 15 through 11:59 PM on June 30, 2025.
(New users will create a new account; families who received funds for 2024-25 must still apply)
2. After approval, you must select the school your student will attend. Trinity confirms that your student is enrolled, and records their total tuition on Odyssey.
3. You must confirm the tuition amount for the first half of the school year with Odyssey. July – August 2025 – watch your email for notifications
4. In December-January, you will confirm the second half of tuition with Odyssey. Spring deadline: Feb. 1, 2025
Scholarship Opportunities
We are aware of the cost of a Christian school education and believe it as a wise investment in your child’s future. When you visit, we will provide information about the various scholarship opportunities Trinity provides and how we structure our tuition payment plan to assist families in reaching their goal of sending their child to Trinity.
Trinity offers two scholarship programs. There is no fee to apply to any program, and we strongly suggest you apply to any that you qualify for.
Scholarships are awarded based on need.
The application deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2025. For returning students, there will not be a second round of ILSTO awards for 2025-26. Please apply as early as possible.
- Iowa Lutheran Student Tuition Organization (ILSTO) for K-8 students (mail to the address on the form)
- Trinity Scholarship for Preschool – 8th Grade (drop off or mail to the school office, or scan & email)
- Trinity Scholarship Directions
Remember to complete both forms and to include the required supporting information.
Potential Tax Savings & 529 Accounts
Tax law changes by the federal government have expanded the role 529 savings plans play in education funding, allowing up to $10,000 per year from a 529 plan to be used for K-12 private school tuition.
You may also be able to take advantage of the Iowa Tuition and Textbook Credit, which provides a tax credit of up to $500 for each dependent child who attends a private accredited Iowa school. Consult your tax advisor.
Transportation Reimbursement
The nonpublic transportation reimbursement claim allows parents of children attending a non-public school to get reimbursed for a portion of their transportation costs. The funding for this program is appropriated by the legislature from the State of Iowa’s general fund. If you live more than two miles from the school, you may be eligible for this significant reimbursement.
Pre-Kindergarten is not eligible for transportation reimbursement.
Forms are sent home in October and March.
