LNH Scholarship

Effective 1 July, 2025

The Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) Scholarship program provides scholarships to a participating private school of choice for PK3 through 12th grade students with special needs who meet at least one of the following criteria.

The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), or meets the eligibility standards for Special Education services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The student has had an Individualized Service Plan written by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
The student is a child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who transfers to a school in this state from out of state or from a foreign country pursuant to a permanent change of station orders of the parent.
The student was in out-of-home placement with DHS.
The student was adopted while in permanent custody of DHS.
The student is enrolling or is enrolled in a school that exclusively serves students experiencing homelessness.
The student was in out-of-home placement with the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

To apply for the LNH Scholarship for your child, use the PCG Scholar Portal below. You may also contact the LNH Specialist Crystal Royalty at crystal.royalty@sde.ok.gov or (405) 521-2372 to request a paper application or get help with the online application.

LNH Scholarship Student Application (pcgscholar.com)

Parents or guardians must first secure enrollment at an approved private school.
Private School List
Parents or guardians must complete the LNH Scholarship Application and submit all required documents by December 1 of the school year they’re applying for. If the application is received after December 1, it will be considered for the next school year.
Parents or guardians must submit a renewal application each year for their child to continue receiving the scholarship.

Private schools that want to take part in the LNH Scholarship Program must notify the State Department of Education (SDE) by completing the LNH Scholarship Private School Application and submitting all required documents.

You can find the application and a list of approved accreditation associations below under 'Resources for Private Schools.'

The school's superintendent, headmaster, or principal must complete the application and email it along with all required documents to Stacy Eden at stacy.eden@sde.ok.gov.

SDE will review your submission and decide if your school qualifies, based on the criteria listed below. Once a decision is made, the LNH Project Manager will contact your school with the results.

If approved, your school will be added to the list of participating LNH schools. To stay eligible, your school must submit a Private School Compliance Affidavit each year.

If you have questions about private school eligibility, contact Stacy Eden at (405) 521-4876.

Private School Eligibility Criteria:

Meets the accreditation requirements set by the State Board of Education or another accrediting association approved by the State Board of Education;
Provide services and/or accommodation for students with disabilities;
Demonstrates fiscal soundness by having been in operation for one school year or provide SDE with a statement by a certified public accountant confirming that the private school desiring to participate is insured and the owner or owners have sufficient capital or credit to operate the school for the upcoming year by serving the number of students anticipated with expected revenues from tuition and other sources that may be reasonably expected. In lieu of a statement, a surety bond or letter of credit for the amount equal to the scholarship funds for any quarter may be filed with the Department;
Complies with the antidiscrimination provisions of 42 U.S.C., Section 2000d;
Meets state and local health and safety laws and codes;
Will be academically accountable to the parent or legal guardian for meeting the educational needs of the student;
Employs or contracts with teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, or have at least three years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught;
Complies with all state laws relating to the general regulation of private schools; and
Adheres to the tenets of its published disciplinary procedures prior to the expulsion of a scholarship student.