- Houston Independent School District
- Pre-K Enrollment
- Step 2: Eligibility
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If your annual household income is less than 55K you may be eligible for FREE Pre-K
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To be eligible for enrollment in the district-free Pre-K program, a child must:
- Be three or four years of age on or before September 1 of the given school year
- Live within the boundaries of the Houston Independent School District
- And meet one of the criteria below:
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Economically Disadvantaged
Child is economically disadvantaged (see income chart to see if you qualify, proof of income is required within five days).
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Limited English
Child is unable to speak or understand English as determined by the Home Language Survey (PreLas testing is required within five days, and results will determine if child is eligible).
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Homeless
Child is defined as homeless if his or her family is living in temporary or transitional housing, such as a hotel, motel, car, homeless shelter, shelter not designed for human habitation, such as a tent, or doubled-up with another family. Homeless students are enrolled regardless of documentation.
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U.S. Military
Child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military or one who has been killed, injured, or missing in action while on active duty
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Foster Care
Child is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Head Start
Meets the SNAP or TANF criteria (free lunch).
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Star of Texas Award
Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas as a peace officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical first responder that has been injured or killed in line of duty (Parent’s name must be on the Governor’s list).
TUITION RATES APPLY, IF NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FREE PRE-K
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HISD offers Pre-K on a tuition basis to students who do not meet the eligibility requirements to attend prekindergarten for free. The 2023-2024 tuition amount is $6,484 or 9 payments of $720.45 each month.
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When is my payment due?
Payment is due on the 1st of the month. The payment is considered late after the 15th of the month and a $25 late fee will be assessed.
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How do I submit my payment?
Payment may be submitted to the school office staff in check, money order, or www.schoolpay.com online.
- Credit cards only accepted through SchoolPay
Checks returned for non-payment will result in a fee of $35 per HISD Check Acceptance Policy.