Empowering Teachers Through Homeownership
Education Begins With Home
Partnering With
Green Country Habitat for Humanity and Tulsa Public Schools are excited to partner for an innovative new program, “Education Begins with HOME.”
Through this $5 million down payment assistance fund, qualifying teachers will receive up to $50,000 in down payment assistance to purchase a home through Habitat’s homebuyer program. The program ensures long-term stability for educators while supporting the district’s efforts to attract and retain teaching talent.
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Receive up to $50,000 in forgivable down payment assistance
Down payment assistance is forgiven after 5 years of successful mortgage payments & continuous employment with Tulsa Public Schools
Secure a below-market, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage through our network of partner banks
Free financial literacy courses to ensure long-term preparedness
Teachers’ access to safe, affordable homes creates a ripple effect of positive change—improving education outcomes, fostering community growth, and empowering families for generations.
Do You Qualify?
Income Requirements
| Family Size | Minimum Annual Salary |
Maximum Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,350 | $72,840 |
| 2 | $34,650 | $83,160 |
| 3 | $39,000 | $93,600 |
| 4 | $43,300 | $103,920 |
| 5 | $46,800 | $112,320 |
| 6 | $50,250 | $120,600 |
| 7 | $53,700 | $128,880 |
| 8 | $57,200 | $137,280 |
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Green Country Habitat for Humanity’s homebuyer program, applicants must:
Be willing to partner with Green Country Habitat for Humanity.
Complete Financial Literacy Training to prepare for successful homeownership.
Contribute 30 Habitat Service Hours through volunteer work.
Have a credit score of 600 or higher.
Be a legal U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Meet Sharon, a dedicated Tulsa Public Schools educator and proud Habitat homeowner. She recently shared her homebuying journey with a local reporter — watch her inspiring story here!
Start the Process
FIRST STEP: Sign up and attend a 30-minute Habitat Orientation Meeting (Kids are welcome to attend).
After you attend an orientation meeting, you can complete an application for the program.
What to Expect
Once accepted into the program, you will be asked to submit the required documents for a credit inquiry.
Current pay stubs (30 days)
Prior 2 Years Taxes & W2 documents
2 Months of Bank Statements
Thank You Sponsors!
Julie & Sanjay Meshri Family
Commonwealth Foundation
The Bama Companies
State Farm
Hardesty Family Foundation
Kathleen S. Craft Foundation
Stuart Family Foundation
MidFirst Bank
Rozann & Bill Knight