The prekindergarten program is available for qualifying students who live within the Frisco ISD boundaries. Students must be at least 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the target school year to be eligible to apply and are strongly encouraged to be potty trained. In addition, pre-K students must meet at least one of the following eligibilities without exception:

Limited English Proficient: The child’s English proficiency is limited due to another language spoken in the home.  

• The state requires that students who potentially qualify due to a limited ability to speak or comprehend English will require a language assessment. 

• Administration of oral language proficiency assessments will begin in June and continue as needed throughout the school year. 

Low-Income: Families with low income may qualify for the free/reduced meal program. Parent must submit one of the following: 

• The last three current pay stubs.

• If self-employed, the most recent tax return.

• RS Form 1099.

• An official signed letter from the employer on company letterhead listing income.

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility letter with Eligibility Determination Group number listed.

Homeless: Families must meet the definition of homeless according to the McKinney-Vento Act.

Military: Must be a member of an active military family or be a member of an inactive military family whose parent was injured or killed during active military service.

• Documentation is required.

Foster: A student is eligible if they have ever been in the foster care system within the United States.

• Documentation is required.

Star of Texas: A student is eligible if their parent or guardian is eligible for the Star of Texas Award for peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders. For the student to be eligible, the parent must have been deemed eligible for the Star of Texas Award between 2004 and the current year of the award ceremony.

FISD Employees: FISD employees who have age-eligible children who do not meet any of the above criteria can apply for a Pre-K seat. Acceptance and campus will be based on enrollment numbers at the time of their submission.