- Houston Independent School District
- Free Pre-K Qualifications
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IF YOUR ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS LESS THAN 55K YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE PRE-K
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 qualifiers for free Pre-K:
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Economically Disadvantaged
Child is economically disadvantaged (look at the income chart below and find the row that matches the number of family members living in your home).
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Limited English
Child is unable to speak or understand English (PreLas testing 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 - including reserve armed forces- 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 foster care.
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Head Start Eligibility
Meets the SNAP or TANF criteria (free lunch).
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Star of Texas Award
Child of a person awarded the Star of Texas award 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).
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HISD offers Pre-K on a tuition basis to 3-and-4 year old students who do not meet the eligibility requirements to attend prekindergarten for free. The 2024-2025 tuition amount is $6,687 or 9 payments of $743 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.