State Tuition Categorical Aid

Program Description: The authorization for state tuition aid is found in s. 121.79, WI Stats., and the appropriation is listed under s. 20.255(2)(cg), WI Stats.

S. 121.79 Tuition payments by state: (1) The state shall pay tuition for children attending public schools in the following cases:

For pupils in children’s homes.

For pupils whose parents or guardians are employed at and reside on the grounds of a state or federal military camp, federal veteran hospital or state charitable or penal institution.

For pupils in foster homes, treatment foster homes or group homes, if:

The foster, treatment foster or group home is located outside the school district in which the pupil’s parent or guardian resides; and

The foster, treatment foster or group home is exempted under s. 70.11.

Who Receives Assistance: School districts and CCDEBs can receive this aid. State Tuition Categorical Aid is based on prior year expenditures incurred for educational services provided to children residing in eligible children’s homes, foster/group homes, state or federal facilities, and penal institutions. School districts report these expenditures in Fund 10 (general fund) and/or Fund 27 (special education fund) on the Annual Report (PI 1505) and/or Special Education Annual Report (PI 1505 SE).

Amount of Funds Available: The state-wide dollar amount for state tuition aid is appropriated by the legislature. This is divided by the eligible expenditures from the previous year to determine the percent of reimbursement. Using the WUFAR accounting system, this revenue will be booked in Fund 10, Source 641, and/or Fund 27, Source 642–depending on the location of the expenditures.

December 14, 2005 Letter to Districts - 2006-2007 Categorical Aid Claim
Explanation and Instruction for Calculating Tuition
Tuition Worksheets to be used for Calculating State Tuition

For more information, contact:

Lori Ames             608-266-3464    lori.ames@dpi.wi.gov   
Janette Gosdeck    608-267-9218    janette.gosdeck@dpi.wi.gov   

For questions about this information, contact dpifin@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-9114

Last updated on 2/25/2008 12:04:48 PM