Review the Pre-K eligibility criteria.

  • To enroll in Fort Bend’s Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2024-25 school year, your child must meet the following criteria to qualify for the FBISD Pre-K Program:

    • Must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year
    • Must be a Fort Bend ISD resident

    TUITION-FREE PRE-K:

    To qualify for tuition-free Pre-K, families must also meet ONE of the following requirements

    • The student is identified as a Language Learner by the state-required language assessment. Students qualifying by language will be tested to determine placement in the program or
    • Families must qualify according to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.  Proof of income is required before your child’s seat can be secured. Parents must bring current proof of gross income/documentation for all adults in the household (at least one month of income/30 days from the registration day), including current paycheck stubs, child support statement of payment, SNAP qualification letter, etc. 
    • The student’s family is homeless.
    • The student is in foster care and has current or previous conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services or
    • The student is a dependent child of an active U.S. Armed Forces member or a service member who has been injured or killed while on active duty.
    • The student is a dependent of a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical responder who was seriously injured or killed in the line of duty and received the Star of Texas Award.

    TUITION-BASED PRE-K:

    Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for tuition-free Pre-K have an opportunity to register in the FBISD Tuition-Based Pre-K Program.