Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
Do Catholic schools in OKC accept the Parental Choice Tax Credit?
Yes. All 17 Catholic schools in this directory appear on the Tax Commission's September 2026 participating list, and their accreditation comes through the Oklahoma Conference of Catholic Schools association, one of the State Board's approved accreditors.
What is the Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund?
It is a donor-funded tax-credit scholarship fund that helped 494 students in archdiocesan schools in 2024-25, most of them from families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Why did Catholic elementary tuition change?
Starting in 2024-25 the archdiocese moved its elementary schools to flat-rate tuition, citing salaries, safety improvements and stability. The effect differed by school, so compare each school's current rate.
How do the options compare?
| 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 |
What should I do next?
Take the two-minute funding check, and a tuition counselor will line up your credit tier, any LNH eligibility and the dates that apply.