Special Needs Scholarship Program

Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP)

The Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) provides state-funded tuition support for eligible students with disabilities to attend participating private schools—like VCA Virtual—at no cost to the family.

Eligibility

The student must have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Services Plan (SP) from a Wisconsin public school district.
The student must have attended a public school in Wisconsin in the prior school year or meet specific exceptions.
Residency anywhere in the state of Wisconsin is required.

Scholarship Amount

The state-determined scholarship amount for SNSP students typically exceeds $14,000 annually, depending on services needed. This amount covers tuition, support services, and accommodations tailored to the student’s needs.

How to Apply

Families apply directly through VCA Virtual’s admissions process. If your child has a valid IEP or Services Plan and meets the other eligibility criteria, we will help you complete the application for SNSP funding with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once accepted into SNSP, students remain eligible through graduation as long as they continue to meet the program’s requirements and stay enrolled at an approved school.

The disability must be documented in an IEP or Services Plan developed by a public school district. Common qualifying diagnoses include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, and emotional-behavioral disabilities.

Yes. VCA Virtual is an SNSP-participating private school offering classical, faith-rooted education in a virtual format—with real-time teacher support, formation, and telehealth-enabled care when needed.

If your child has special learning needs and you're looking for a faith-based academic community that honors their dignity, contact us and we’ll help you explore your options with SNSP at VCA Virtual.