Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
Can a family new to Oklahoma get the tax credit right away?
The student must be an Oklahoma resident eligible to enroll in public school, and the application window is fixed each spring. A family arriving after June 15 generally waits for the next March window.
Is there a faster route for military families at Tinker?
Yes, for one program. A child of a service member who transfers to an Oklahoma school on permanent change of station orders is eligible for the Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship at an approved school, and its application runs on a different calendar from the tax credit.
Where are the private schools?
Nine community pages, from Edmond to Norman and Yukon, list every school in this directory with grades, affiliation and state program status.
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.