Last verified: October 2026. Program rules change; confirm with the agency named on each page.
Which OKC private schools accept the LNH scholarship?
57 schools in the three counties are on OSDE's approved list dated September 24, 2026. Approval means OSDE reviewed the school's accreditation, fiscal soundness and services for students with disabilities; it does not mean every school can serve every need, so ask about capacity.
Does my child need an IEP to qualify?
An IEP or a finding of IDEA eligibility is the most common route, but OSDE also lists students with a DHS service plan, children of service members on PCS orders, students from DHS or OJA placements or adopted from DHS custody, and students at schools for homeless students.
What does LNH cover that the tax credit does not?
LNH can pay for special education programs the school offers and for tutoring, therapies or a one-on-one aide tied to the student's disability. The tax credit covers tuition and fees only.
What should parents ask before enrolling with LNH?
Ask for a written description of the supports the school will provide. OSDE's guidance says the department is not responsible for extra special education costs a private school incurs beyond the scholarship, so the school decides what it can offer.
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.