Parental Choice Tax Credit Steps

The Parental Choice Tax Credit program provides an income tax credit of up to $7,500 to eligible Oklahoma taxpayers for qualified expenses such as tuition and fees to an eligible private school for students who attend or plan to attend an eligible private school for 2025-2026. To find a list of eligible schools, go to oklahoma.gov/tax/individuals/parental-choice-tax-credit.html, or ask the school that your child attends or plans to attend.

Step 1 – School Participation

Eligible private schools that wish to participate in the Parental Choice Tax Credit program must register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission on OkTAP.

Step 2 – Enrollment Verification Number

The parent or legal guardian must request an Enrollment Verification Number (EVN) for each student from the school their student(s) attends or plans to attend. The school will provide a unique EVN for each student that will be submitted on the taxpayer’s application.

Step 3 – Apply Online

To apply for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, taxpayers will visit OkTAP to submit their application. Taxpayers will need to provide the unique EVN for each student as part of the application.

Step 4 – Application Status Notification

Once verification has been completed, the taxpayer will be notified about the status of the application. Taxpayers can also check the status of their application on OkTAP.

Step 5 – Checks Will Be Mailed To Schools

Parental Choice Tax Credit checks will be mailed directly to the participating private school. Taxpayers will either pick up the check or sign the check over to the school for payment of tuition and fees.

You can find this and more information, including FAQs, at Oklahoma.gov/tax