• Residence in College Station
• Four years of age on or before September 1 of the school year for which he/she is enrolling
• Meet income guidelines set forth by the Federal Government

In accordance with Head Start standards and Policy Council recommendations, priority consideration is given to:

• Children whose parents receive TANF benefits through the Department of Human Services
• Children who have a diagnosed disability
• Children of single parents
• Children in a distressed situation (abuse, neglect, foster child)

A committee with parent representation evaluates applicants for qualification into the program.

There are 178 slots available in the Head Start Program. Classes are located on each elementary campus.