Up to $7,500 per child toward private school in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit has no income ceiling and is paid straight to the school. 109 schools in Oklahoma, Cleveland and Canadian counties are on the Tax Commission's list. We map the credit, the special-needs scholarship, pre-K and every deadline so you can see what you'd actually owe.
Per student, every income level. The amount steps down as household AGI rises and never exceeds tuition and fees.
Metro schools on the credit list dated September 3, 2026, out of 122 in our directory.
The 2027-28 window opens at 9 a.m. on OkTAP and closes June 15, 2027.
Metro schools approved for LNH, the scholarship for students with IEPs and other eligible groups.
How far does the credit go at an OKC school?
The credit pays the lesser of your income tier or the school's tuition and fees. Here is an illustrative family at $140,000 AGI enrolling one child at a school charging $8,200.
Illustrative example only. The credit amount is the published tier maximum; tuition is an assumption, since schools do not report tuition to the state.
Maximum credit by household
Which programs can an Oklahoma City family use?
The state tax credit, the LNH scholarship, the homeschool credit, donor-funded scholarships, free pre-K, child care subsidy and the federal credit that starts in 2027.
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC)
Oklahoma's universal private school program: a refundable tax credit of $5,000 to $7,500 per student, set by household income, paid by the Tax Commission as a check sent to an accredited private school.
Who qualifies →Special needs · PK3-12Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship (LNH)
Oklahoma's scholarship for students with an IEP or other disability eligibility, plus several other groups such as military families arriving on PCS orders. It pays an OSDE-approved private school and can sit alongside the tax credit.
Who qualifies →Homeschool · Up to $1,000Oklahoma Homeschool Tax Credit
A refundable Oklahoma income tax credit of up to $1,000 per homeschooled student for curriculum, tutoring, online courses and test fees, claimed on the family's state return.
Who qualifies →Donor-funded scholarshipsTax-Credit Scholarships (Oklahoma SGOs)
Nonprofit scholarship granting organizations registered with the Tax Commission raise donations, give donors a 50% or 75% state credit, and award private school scholarships. Two publish their work with metro schools.
Who qualifies →New · Jan 2027Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (2027)
Oklahoma has opted into the new federal scholarship tax credit that begins January 1, 2027, giving donors a dollar-for-dollar federal credit of up to $1,700 for cash gifts to listed SGOs.
Who qualifies →Free · Age 4 by Sept 1Oklahoma Pre-K for 4-Year-Olds
Oklahoma's voluntary public pre-K is open to every child who is 4 on or before September 1, in full-day or half-day programs. Private pre-K at an accredited school can instead be paid with the tax credit.
Who qualifies →| Program | What it is | Who | Amount | How it is paid | What it is not |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC) | Refundable state income tax credit | Oklahoma students age 4 (pre-K) through grade 12 at an accredited private school; no income ceiling | $5,000-$7,500 per student by household income, capped at tuition and fees | State check mailed to the school, endorsed by the parent | Not a voucher, not an ESA, and not money you can spend on outside services |
| Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship (LNH) | State scholarship for students with disabilities and certain other groups | PK3-12 students with an IEP or IDEA eligibility, plus military PCS, foster, adopted, OJA and homeless-school students | Formula based on state aid factors and grade/disability weights, capped at tuition and fees | Warrant to the parent mailed to the school | Not available at schools OSDE has not approved |
| Homeschool tax credit | Refundable state income tax credit | Students educated at home under Oklahoma's other-means-of-education exception | Up to $1,000 per student | Claimed on your Oklahoma income tax return | Not a credit for private school tuition |
| Tax-credit scholarships (SGO) | Private scholarship funded by donors who get a state credit | Set by each scholarship granting organization, often lower-income families | Varies by organization | Paid by the organization, usually to the school | Not an entitlement; awards depend on donations |
How OKC Edu Funding helps
Answer five questions
Grade, school type, your part of the metro, timing and a few yes-or-no checks. No tax documents needed at this stage.
Get your funding map
A tuition counselor lines up the credit tier, LNH eligibility, scholarships and dates for your child, including the ones a school brochure skips.
Apply on time
We help you collect the Enrollment Verification Number, file in the first 60 days and track the check to your school.
All 122 metro private schools, checked against two state lists
Each listing shows whether the school is on the Tax Commission's credit list and OSDE's LNH list, with grades, enrollment and affiliation from the federal survey.
By area: Edmond · North OKC, Nichols Hills & Quail Springs · Midtown, Uptown & Northeast OKC · Warr Acres, Bethany & Northwest OKC · South OKC & Capitol Hill · Southwest OKC & Moore · Norman · Midwest City, Del City & the Tinker Corridor · Yukon, Mustang & El Reno
Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City parish elementaries and high schools, plus independent Catholic academies, from pre-K through grade 12.
17 schools →Christian Schools
Non-denominational, Baptist, Lutheran, Church of Christ, Adventist, Episcopal, Nazarene and Assemblies of God schools across the three counties.
43 schools →Independent & Unaffiliated Schools
College-prep day schools, Montessori and Acton-model programs, special-purpose academies, early-learning centers, and listed schools whose records do not state a religious affiliation.
60 schools →LNH-Approved Schools (Special Needs)
Private schools the Oklahoma State Department of Education has approved for the Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship, which serves students with an IEP and several other eligible groups.
58 schools →Preschool & Early Learning
Programs whose federal survey or state record shows them ending at pre-K or kindergarten.
8 schools →High Schools (Grades 9-12)
Private schools in the three counties that serve students through grade 12.
27 schools →Partner with OKC Edu Funding
Families who reach you through us already know their tier and the dates. Schools and congregations can find out how the credit list, LNH approval and accreditation fit together.
From the OKC Edu Funding blog
Five Months to March 15: A 2027-28 Tax Credit Prep Calendar for OKC Families
Every date between now and the June 15, 2027 close, and what to do in each month.
Read →Oct 26, 2026Using LNH and the Tax Credit Together: A Guide for OKC Families With an IEP
How the special-needs scholarship and the tax credit combine at one school.
Read →Oct 23, 2026Which Oklahoma City-Area Private Schools Take the Tax Credit? A Count by Area
We checked every metro private school against the Tax Commission's September 2026 file.
Read →Oklahoma school funding questions from metro families
How much is the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit for an Oklahoma City student?
It is $5,000 to $7,500 per student per year depending on household federal AGI: $7,500 at $75,000 or less (or for SNAP, TANF and SoonerCare households), $7,000 to $150,000, $6,500 to $225,000, $6,000 to $250,000 and $5,000 above that. It can never exceed the school's tuition and fees.
Is there an income limit on Oklahoma's private school tax credit?
No. Every income level qualifies, but the amount steps down as income rises, and households at or below $150,000 get priority if they apply in the first 60 days of the window.
When can I apply for the 2027-28 school year?
The Oklahoma Tax Commission's application on OkTAP opens at 9 a.m. on March 15, 2027 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2027. The 2026-27 window closed June 15, 2026.
How many OKC-area private schools accept the tax credit?
The Tax Commission's September 3, 2026 participating-school list includes 109 accredited schools in Oklahoma, Cleveland and Canadian counties. This directory lists 122 private schools in those counties from federal and state records.
What help is there for a child with an IEP?
The Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship pays an OSDE-approved private school an amount set by state aid formula, and it can be combined with the tax credit. 57 metro schools are on OSDE's September 24, 2026 approved list.
See which Oklahoma programs fit your child
Two minutes, no documents. A tuition counselor calls you back with the sources and dates that apply to your family.