Programs, Eligibility and Application

Pre-K Eligibility Guidelines

To enter Pre-K, your child must turn 4 years old on or before September 1st of that enrollment year.

Your child must also meet at least one of these eligibility criteria: 

• eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program; or
• receives SNAP/TANF benefits; or
• has limited English proficiency (eligibility is based on results of language testing scheduled and provided by Midland ISD); or 
• is or has been in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care); or
• is homeless; or
• is the child of an active duty military member, including mobilized reserves; or
• is the child of an active duty member injured or killed during military duty; or
• is the child of a peace officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical first responder who received the Star of Texas award; or
• is the child of a person employed as a classroom teacher at a public primary or secondary school in the school district that offers a prekindergarten class under this section.

If your child does not meet state eligibility criteria, visit our Tuition-Based page for more information. 

 

Applying for Pre-K (State-Eligible & Tuition-Based)

Step I:   Gather Your Eligibility Documents - Ready to Upload

• Child’s Birth Certificate 
  • Acceptable documents include official birth certificate, adoption record, hospital birth record, baptism record, passport or other legal document that establishes child’s age and identity.
• Proof of Residency
  • Utility Bill: water, gas, or electric - in your name with home address listed or,
  • Lease Agreement
• Proof of Eligibility - if applying for state eligible Pre-K
  • Limited English Proficiency or Homeless
    • The campus will let you know what else is needed after reviewing your application.
  • Provide at least one these documents with the application to show eligibility for Pre-K on the basis of Income, Foster Care, Military Service or Star of Texas Award status: 
    • Income
      • Three most recent pay stubs for every adult in the household
      • Three most recent pay stubs for Unemployment, Worker’s Compensation, or Disability payment for every adult  in the household
      • SNAP, TANF benefits letter. Snap Example
      • IRS Form 1099 for a business owner or self-employment
      • Additional Income Sources- Contact the campus if you have questions about these income sources:
        • monetary compensation for services, including wages, salary, commissions or fees
        • net income from non-farm self-employment
        • net income from farm self-employment
        • social security
        • dividends or interest on savings or bonds or income from estates or trusts
        • net rental income
        • unemployment compensation
        • government civilian employee or military retirement, or pensions or veterans payments
        • private pensions or annuities
        • alimony or child support payments
        • regular contributions from persons not living in the household
        • net royalties
        • other cash income including cash amounts received or withdrawn from any source including savings, investments, trust accounts, and other resources that would be available to pay the price of a child's meal.
    • Foster Care- Form 2085-Foster Care, court adoption records as a result of DFPS custody or proof of DFPS conservatorship (including children returned to parents after hearing) or official letter from DFPS or court. Foster Care Example
    • Military Service-  Statement of Service or official letter from Commanding Officer. Do NOT attach copy of U.S. Department of Defense ID. Veterans Affairs Example
    • Star of Texas Award- Star of Texas Award certificate or citation from Texas Governor’s Office.
    • Classroom Teacher of Record - proof of employment.

Step II:  Submit an Application through Avela

• Click the on the Avela Link or scan the code below - Applications open April 1

   

Step III:  Application Review & Notification

• Campus personnel will review your application and verify documentation. Missing or expired documents can delay this process.  
   
• You will be notified by email or phone about your application, eligibility status, placement, and next steps in the enrollment process.