Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
Why does accreditation matter for OKC schools?
Accreditation is the gate for both state programs: the Tax Commission only pays credits at accredited private schools, and OSDE only approves accredited schools for LNH.
Which associations are on the State Board's approved list?
AACS, AMS, APPLE, ACSI, ACTS, ACCS, Beacon Education Institute, Christian Schools International, Cognia, ISAS, ICAA, MSA-CESS, the National Christian School Association, National Lutheran School Accreditation, the Oklahoma Conference of Catholic Schools Accreditation Association, the Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and OSDE itself.
Is membership in an association the same as accreditation?
No. The federal survey records association memberships, and a membership is not proof of accreditation. Schools register on OkTAP with proof of accreditation, which is why this site uses the Tax Commission's list as the participation flag.
How do the state programs differ for a school?
| 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 |