Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
How do families pay for Catholic school in Oklahoma City?
Most layer three sources: the Parental Choice Tax Credit, then a Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund scholarship if they qualify, then a parish or school grant.
Students with an IEP can add the Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship; many archdiocesan schools appear on OSDE's approved list. Since 2024-25 the archdiocese's elementary schools have used flat-rate tuition rather than separate parishioner and non-parishioner prices, so ask your school what replaced any member discount.
How many Catholic schools are in the metro, and do they take the credit?
This directory lists 17 Catholic schools in the three counties, and all 17 appear on the Tax Commission's participating list dated September 3, 2026.
The archdiocese has described its system as 18 schools, 15 elementary and three high schools. Each school still sets its own aid process, so ask the business office how parish grants are requested.
How does the Catholic School Tuition Aid compare with other Oklahoma programs?
| 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 |