Pre-K Eligibility

Pre-K Eligibility Requirements

Is your child going to be 3 or 4 years old by September 1?
Qualifying and non-qualifying students will be accepted for the PreK-4 program if the child is 4 by September 1.

El Paso ISD is the only district in the region to offer free half-day Pre-K 3 to all students. Free full-day Pre-K 3 is available for qualifying students. Those who do not qualify for free, full-day Pre-K 3 can pay $275 monthly tuition.

All Pre-K 3 students must meet one of the following eligibility requirements.  

  • Does not speak or understand English

  • Eligible for the Free or Reduced – Price Lunch Program

  • Homeless

  • Has a parent that is active duty military or active duty reserve, click here for more information

  • Is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing

  • Has a parent that was an active duty member of the armed forces, state military forces or reserve component who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

  • Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002, a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003 an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

Pre-K Eligibility

  1. Check the eligibility requirements.

  2. If your child is eligible for this current school year 2022-23,
    complete the
    online enrollment.
    For the next school year, 2023-24,
    click here

  3. You will need to take the required documents to the school.

  4. Complete the registration process at the PreK campus your child will attend.

  5. Visit the campus for assistance.

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