Who Are You Looking For a Laptop For?
Every free and low-cost laptop program is organized around who qualifies. Pick your situation below for the most direct path to a program that fits.
Low-Income Families→
The broadest eligibility path on this site — most nonprofit laptop programs are built around income thresholds or public-benefit enrollment that many households already meet.
Students→
Covers everything from K-12 kids who qualify for free/reduced lunch to college students whose own university includes a laptop with enrollment.
K-12 Students→
The most tightly-targeted eligibility group on this site — The On It Foundation exists specifically for this population, and many school districts already have 1:1 device programs in place.
College Students→
From universities that simply include a laptop with tuition to Pell Grant refunds and Dell's $20,000 scholarship-plus-laptop program.
Veterans→
A dedicated ecosystem built specifically around military service, from Tech For Troops' Richmond-based refurbishing program to WIOA training priority and manufacturer discounts.
Seniors→
Multiple pathways exist specifically for older adults, from Adaptive.org's dedicated phone line to TAG Mobile's senior-friendly Lifeline service and library senior tech programs.
People with Disabilities→
Covers vocational rehabilitation services, Medicaid assistive technology programs, ABLE accounts for SSI/SSDI recipients, and dedicated nonprofits like Adaptive.org.
Job Seekers & Workforce Development→
Built around WIOA-funded job training through your state's American Job Center network, where a laptop is sometimes included as part of an approved training plan.