Oklahoma pays up to $7,500 a child toward private school in Tulsa.
The Parental Choice Tax Credit has no income cutoff, and the check goes to the school. 76 schools in Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers and Creek counties are registered for it. We line it up with LNH, Catholic and SGO aid, pre-K and the 2027 dates so you can see your real bill.
Credit per child at any income. Lower AGI means a bigger credit, up to whatever the school charges.
Four-county schools registered on the Tax Commission's September 3, 2026 file, of 85 we track.
2027-28 filing opens on OkTAP at 9 a.m.; the last day is June 15, 2027.
Schools approved for LNH on OSDE's October 28, 2026 list, for students with IEPs and other eligible groups.
What does a Tulsa family still owe after the credit?
The state pays your tier or the school's bill, whichever is smaller. Take a household with $130,000 of AGI and one child at a school that charges $9,200:
Illustration only. The credit figure is the published tier ceiling; the tuition is made up for the example because schools don't report prices to the state.
Credit ceilings by household
How many private schools in each county take the Oklahoma credit?
Counted from our merged directory. A school lands in the county of its listed address.
| County | Private schools in directory | On the tax credit list | LNH approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa County | 72 | 64 | 25 |
| Wagoner County | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rogers County | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Creek County | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Wagoner County's only school in these records has a Broken Arrow address in ZIP 74014, which we assign to Wagoner County; Broken Arrow schools in ZIPs 74011 and 74012 are counted in Tulsa County.
Which programs can a Tulsa family combine?
The state credit, LNH, the homeschool credit, SGO and Catholic aid, free pre-K and CAP Tulsa, child care subsidy, TCC dual credit and the federal credit that begins in 2027.
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC)
The program most Tulsa private school families lean on: a refundable state tax credit of $5,000 to $7,500 per child, sized by household income and mailed by the Tax Commission to an accredited private school.
Eligibility and dates →Special education · PK3 to 12thLindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship (LNH)
A state scholarship for children on an IEP, plus military, foster-care and other qualifying students. OSDE pays it toward tuition, fees and disability services at an approved private school; 27 Tulsa-area schools are on the October 28, 2026 list.
Eligibility and dates →Homeschool · Up to $1,000Oklahoma Homeschool Tax Credit
A refundable credit of up to $1,000 per homeschooled student for online programs, tutoring, curriculum and test fees, claimed on the Oklahoma return for the year the money was spent.
Eligibility and dates →Donor-funded scholarshipsTax-Credit Scholarships (SGOs) for Tulsa Schools
Donor-funded nonprofits turn gifts into private school scholarships, and their donors claim an Oklahoma credit of 50% or 75%. GO for Catholic Schools and the Opportunity Scholarship Fund both serve Tulsa families.
Eligibility and dates →New · Jan 1, 2027Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (Starts 2027)
Oklahoma signed up for the new federal scholarship credit. Beginning with tax year 2027, a person who donates cash to an SGO on the state's federal list can take a dollar-for-dollar federal credit, capped at $1,700.
Eligibility and dates →Catholic schoolsCatholic School Aid (Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma)
Catholic families in the metro typically combine the tax credit with the Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Trust, a GO for Catholic Schools scholarship and parish or school help.
Eligibility and dates →| Source | What it is | Who can use it | How much | How the money moves | What it isn't |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC) | Refundable Oklahoma income tax credit | Oklahoma residents from pre-K at age 4 through grade 12 at an accredited, registered private school; every income level | $5,000-$7,500 per student by AGI tier, never more than tuition and fees | Tax Commission check mailed to the school in the parent's name | Not an ESA, not a debit card, and not usable for outside tutors or devices |
| Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship (LNH) | OSDE scholarship for students with disabilities and a few other groups | Children from PK3 up on an IEP, plus several foster, military and homeless-school routes | Computed per child from the state aid formula; never above the school's charges; OSDE keeps up to 2.5% | Warrant to the parent, mailed to the school and endorsed over | Not usable at a school OSDE hasn't approved |
| Homeschool tax credit | Refundable Oklahoma income tax credit | Families teaching at home under Oklahoma's homeschool exception | Up to $1,000 per student per tax year | Claimed on the state return for the year you paid | Not a tuition credit, and it excludes internet service and out-of-state trips |
| SGO scholarships (GO for Catholic Schools, OSF and others) | Donor-funded private scholarships | Set by each organization, often need-based | Set by each organization | Usually paid to the school | Not guaranteed; awards depend on what donors give |
What Tulsa Edu Funding does for you
Tell us the basics
Grade, kind of school, part of town, timing and a few yes-or-no questions. No tax forms at this point.
Get a plan in writing
A tuition counselor maps your credit tier, any LNH or Catholic aid, SGO options and every date that applies to your child.
File without missing a step
We remind you to get the Enrollment Verification Number, file inside the priority window and follow the check to your school.
85 private schools in Green Country, checked against two state lists
Every row says whether the school is registered for the tax credit and approved for LNH, with grades, enrollment and affiliation where the federal survey has them.
Browse by area: Midtown, Brookside & Downtown Tulsa · South Tulsa, Bixby & Jenks · East Tulsa · North Tulsa & Kendall-Whittier · West Tulsa & Sand Springs · Broken Arrow · Owasso, Sperry & North Tulsa County · Claremore & Rogers County · Sapulpa, Bristow & Creek County
Catholic Schools
Diocesan parish schools, the cathedral's classical school, Bishop Kelley, and the independent Catholic schools run by religious orders (Cascia Hall, Monte Cassino and San Miguel).
12 schools →Christian Schools
Non-denominational, Baptist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ and Seventh-day Adventist schools across the four counties.
41 schools →Independent & Other Schools
College-prep day schools, Montessori programs, learning-difference schools, microschools and early-learning centers, plus listed schools whose records don't state an affiliation.
30 schools →LNH-Approved & Special Education Schools
Schools OSDE has approved for the Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship, plus schools that describe themselves to the federal survey as special education programs.
28 schools →High Schools (Grades 9-12)
Schools in the four counties that report grade 12.
28 schools →
Running a school or starting one at your church?
Families who come to you through us already know their tier and the March window. We also walk congregations through accreditation, OkTAP registration and LNH approval.
Recent Tulsa school funding posts
OSDE's October 28 LNH List: 27 Tulsa-Area Private Schools Approved for Special-Needs Scholarships
27 approved schools in the four counties, one newly added, and the December 1 application date for 2026-27.
Read the post →Oct 26, 2026TCC Dual Credit for Tulsa Private and Homeschool Students: 30 Waived Hours and How to Qualify
Up to 30 waived college hours for eligible juniors and seniors, including private and homeschool students who meet TCC's admission rules.
Read the post →Oct 23, 2026Paying for Catholic School in Tulsa: The Tax Credit, the St. Francis Trust and GO for Catholic Schools
All eleven Catholic schools in the four counties are on the credit file. Here is how the diocese's own aid fits on top.
Read the post →What Tulsa parents ask us most
How much is the Oklahoma private school tax credit for a Tulsa student?
$5,000 to $7,500 per student per year. Households with federal AGI of $75,000 or less, or receiving SNAP, TANF or SoonerCare, get up to $7,500; the ceiling then drops to $7,000, $6,500, $6,000 and $5,000 as income rises past $150,000, $225,000 and $250,000. It never exceeds the school's tuition and fees.
When is the next Parental Choice Tax Credit window?
For 2027-28, OkTAP opens at 9 a.m. on March 15, 2027 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2027. Filing in the first 60 days matters most for households at or below $150,000 and for returning recipients.
How many Tulsa-area private schools accept the tax credit?
76 schools in Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers and Creek counties appear on the Tax Commission's September 3, 2026 participating list. Our directory covers 85 private schools in the four counties.
Is there help for a Tulsa child with an IEP?
Yes. The Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship pays toward tuition, fees and disability-related services at an OSDE-approved school, and 27 schools in the four counties are on OSDE's October 28, 2026 list.
What help is there for Catholic school tuition in Tulsa?
Besides the state credit, the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma's Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Trust gives need-based aid (applications due April 15), and GO for Catholic Schools awards donor-funded scholarships.
Find out which Oklahoma sources fit your Tulsa family
Answer five quick questions with no paperwork. A tuition counselor calls back with your tier, your programs and the dates to hit.