Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
Will the tax credit cover a Christian school in OKC?
It can cover all of tuition and fees when they are at or below your tier, since the credit pays the lesser of the two. Above that, the family or the school's aid covers the difference.
Which accreditors do Christian schools use?
The State Board's approved list includes ACSI, ACTS, the Association of Classical Christian Schools, Christian Schools International, the National Christian School Association, International Christian Accrediting Association and several others. A school must hold one of these, or OSDE accreditation, to join the tax credit program.
Do church members get a discount?
Some schools offer member pricing or sibling discounts, but remember that a school discount lowers the tuition the tax credit can cover. Ask the school to show your net cost both ways.
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.