Pre-K Eligibility Requirements

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 proficiency due to another language being 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 family income qualifies the student 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.

  • IRS 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.

Meet the definition of homeless.

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.

Has ever been in the foster care system within the United States. 

  • Documentation is required.

A student is eligible on the basis that his or her parent or guardian is eligible for the Star of Texas Award for peace officers, firefighters, 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 awards ceremony.