For the 2021-2022 school year, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2021. Provisions exist for students who will turn 4 years of age after September 2nd, but on or before December 1st.

To enroll, the child must:

• Be four-years-old by September 1st (but not 5).

• Be a resident of Saginaw County.

• Must meet eligibility criteria.

What families qualify:

• Single-parent and military families

• Working families

• Homeless families

• Children who might have special needs

• Families who have a child receiving free/reduced lunch

At least one of the following criteria must be met:

• Family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline

• The child has a diagnosed disability or identified developmental delay with an IEP that designates placement in an inclusive classroom

• The child has a severe or challenging behavior

• Primary home language is other than English

• Parent/guardian has low educational attainment

• Abuse/neglect of child or parent

• Environmental risk available

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Income and household size are verified by a Federal Income Tax Form (1040). Information is based on the 2019-2020 federal poverty guidelines.