Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit


OK Parental Choice Tax Credit Portal opens Monday, March 16th at 9:00 AM


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The Parental Choice Tax Credit application will go-live Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9 a.m.  This online application go-live date and time will not be impacted by inclement weather, a reduction of State services or school closures. In order to receive the tax credit you must apply every year.   


Please see below for important steps to follow to apply:

1.     Click HERE to begin the application > Read Directions > Next

2.    Complete prescreening questionnaire > Next

3.    Manually enter the EVN for the student AND the email address the EVN was sent to

4.    Verify EVN > Next

5.    Confirm you file taxes in Oklahoma > select filing status > enter AGI from 2024 Oklahoma tax return

6.    Provide personal information. This does not have to match the name or email address the EVN was sent to. Verify > Next

7.    Complete student information including social security number > Next

8.    Review all information and confirm information is correct > Next

9.    Type legal first and last name > Click Electronic Signature > Submit

10.   Confirmation email will be sent (could take up to 6 hours)

11.    If you have another student, click “Click here to submit an application for another student” and repeat the steps.


Once you submit an application you cannot make changes. The application will have to be withdrawn, then corrected and resubmitted.

If you made an error and need to withdraw your application and resubmit,  click here   and select Parental Choice Tax Credit Application Status.


If a taxpayer is moving to Oklahoma and the student has been accepted at St. Elizabeth's, they are eligible to apply for the tax credit. 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, legal guardian or custodian with legal authority to act on behalf of the eligible student.


Helpful information from the State of Oklahoma can be found here:

Parental Choice Tax Credit Tax Payer Resources

After you receive your award amount email from the state, please forward to  accounting@stjohn-catholic.org.

  • When will I receive my Enrollment Verification Number (EVN)?

    You will receive your number via email prior to when the application opens. Please review the information in the email to ensure everything is correct. If you see an error, please contact Amanda Pierce (accounting@stjohn-catholic.org) immediately and she will assist in getting you a new EVN. 

  • What information do I need to apply?

    * Enrollment Verification Number (EVN)

    * Name, address, date of birth and social security number of each eligible student

    * Name, address and social security number of the taxpayer (parent/guardian who is applying)

    * Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from tax year 2024

  • 2026-2027 Application Information

    * The application portal opens March 16th at 9:00 AM.

    * Students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program for school year 2026-2027.

    * Approved credits will be issued in the form of a check to the taxpayer who submits the application. If you want to control whose name is on the check, you must have that name listed as the taxpayer on the application.

    * Notification of approval or denial will be sent to the applicant by email. Please forward this email to Amanda Pierce at accounting@stjohn-catholic.org.