Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit

A refundable income tax credit is allowed for certain Oklahoma taxpayers who pay, or expect to pay, tuition and fees to an eligible private school on behalf of an eligible student. An eligible taxpayer is someone who is subject to the tax laws of the state of Oklahoma, and who is a biological or adoptive parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of the eligible student.

Yes! Owasso Preparatory Academy is accredited by the State Board of Education. You can access that information here.

“Qualified expense” means tuition and fees at a private school accredited by the State Board of Education or another accrediting association, which includes the Oklahoma Private School Accrediting Commission (OPSAC) and any OPSAC-recognized accrediting associations. Fees include:

• Textbook Fees
• Technology Fees
• Activity Fees
• Testing & Assessment Fees

The credit amount will be based on the anticipated private school tuition and fees you expect to pay for the tax year, up to the maximum amounts listed above. For the 2026/2027 School Year, the credit is paid in a single payment, expected in August 2026.

For the 2026/2027 School Year, the priority application period for households with income of $150,000 or less was March 16th, 2026 through June 15th, 2026.

Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please note that submitting an application during this period does not guarantee eligibility for the credit. Only properly submitted applications approved by the OTC will be eligible for the credit until the cap is met.

In the case of having multiple eligible students, the taxpayer may receive the tax credit for each eligible student. For example, if the federal AGI of the household where the students reside is less than $75,000, the taxpayer may qualify for up to $7,500 per year per eligible student.

It is important to note that a separate application must be completed and submitted for each eligible student for each tax year.

To claim the private school tax credit, you will apply online. You will need to upload with the application a completed Enrollment Verification Form and a copy of the Oklahoma income tax return or the federal income tax return for the second preceding tax year of the household of which the student is a member. 

The Oklahoma Tax Commission will send the Enrollment Verification Form to the parents of all students who have completed the admissions and registration process at Owasso Preparatory Academy for the 2026/2027 School Year.

If you are applying for the private school tax credit for 2026/2027 School Year, you must provide a copy of the 2024 Oklahoma income tax return or federal income tax return of the student’s current household.

Only one application is required for each school year. For the 2026/2027 School Year the application process opened on Monday, March 16th, 2026.

You must provide a copy of the Oklahoma income tax return or the federal income tax return for the second preceding tax year of the household where the student resides.

No, OPA will remain committed to our mission–to provide a hybrid model, Christian education, partnering with parents to prepare students for higher education through exceptional academics, quality extra-curricular activities, and purposeful development of Christ-like character.

Complete your 2026/2027 OPA Student Registration and Enrollment Verification Form.

Enrollment is now open!  Because there is a cap on total tax credit funds, and funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, we encourage families considering OPA to apply at their earliest opportunity. Families will go through our regular admissions process. Families will be provided with information on how to apply for an Oklahoma Tax Credit when they have completed the appropriate steps in the enrollment process.