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Private School Families: Applications for 2026-27 Open March 16-June 15.

Important Update:

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the Parental Choice Tax program will be aligned with the school year.

Pursuant to new legislation:

Students who attended an accredited private school physically located in Oklahoma and were approved and received the credit for Fall 2024 will automatically be approved for the Spring 2025 semester without having to reapply. The credit amount payable for Spring 2025 will be based upon the Fall 2024 installment disbursement payment amount.

*Please note, the automatic approval and payment are for the Spring 2025 semester only. Any taxpayer wishing to participate in the program for the 2025-2026 school year must reapply when applications open on February 18, 2025 at 9 AM.

The Breakdown:

The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit provides parents of students in private schools a refundable tax credit ranging from a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $7,500 per child. Refundable tax credits are called “refundable” because if you qualify for a refundable credit and the amount of the tax credit is larger than the tax you owe, you will receive a refund for the difference.

The tax credits will be tiered based on the household income for the second year preceding (meaning the 2023 tax year Adjusted Gross Income for the 2024 tax year credit).

Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Maximum Tax Credit Amount
(per child in private school)

FAQ

Applications for school year 2026 – 2027 will open on Monday, March 16, 2026, and close Monday, June 15, 2026.

We encourage all parents to get in their application as early as possible.

The tax credits are tiered based on the household income for the second year preceding. 

Before applying, please review the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s step-by-step instructions to ensure all requirements are completed correctly. OKTC Resources

If you wish to apply for more than one student, you will need to complete an application for each individual student.

  • To apply for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, taxpayers will visit OkTAP to submit their application.
  • All families who choose to apply for the tax credit for a child attending Lincoln Christian School will receive an email from the state with your student’s Enrollment Verification Form. Once you have received your EVF from the state, please review that all information is correct. If any information needs to be corrected, please email info@lincolnchristianschool.com or contact the Enrollment Office at 918-828-9433.
  • Once you submit your EVF, it cannot be changed. If you need to change your EVF after you have submitted an application, you will withdraw your original application and reapply with the new, updated EVF, and lose your place in line.

    Check Out This Step-By-Step Application Walkthrough:

Check Reception: When your check is received, you will get an email from accounting@lincolnchristianschool.com with further instructions.

Endorsement Requirements:

  • Identification is required when collecting your check.
  • Be sure to review the Oklahoma Tax Commission letter mailed to your address, which includes details on the check amount per student.
  • For married parents: Either spouse may pick up the check.
  • For divorced parents: The parent who applied for the tax credit must pick up the check.

Unpaid Tuition: If your family has a remaining balance for the current school year, we kindly ask that you collect your check and pay any outstanding balance via FACTS. 

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