Free Laptop Programs for Students
A filtered list of every program on this site tagged for Students — for the full guide, see the Students situation page.
Organizations
PCs for People→
One of the largest and oldest nonprofit computer refurbishers in the country, providing low-cost laptops and desktops to income-eligible households nationwide.
Computers with Causes→
A national nonprofit program (operated by the Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) charity) that donates refurbished computers to individuals and organizations facing real financial need.
The On It Foundation→
A Florida-based nonprofit focused on closing the K-12 digital divide through free laptops, computer training, and internet access for low-income students.
Compudopt→
A national nonprofit distributing free refurbished computers to under-resourced youth through local lottery-based distribution events.
Digitunity (National Cristina Foundation)→
A national coordination nonprofit connecting corporate and individual technology donors with a network of nearly 90 local nonprofit refurbishers across 100+ U.S. communities.
Laptops 4 Learning→
A program awarding refurbished laptops to low-income students pursuing online education, with roughly 25 devices distributed each month.
One Laptop per Child (OLPC)→
A nonprofit founded at MIT in 2005 that has distributed more than 3 million laptops worldwide for educational purposes, with a limited U.S. presence in select states.
EveryoneOn→
A nonprofit that has connected more than 70,000 residents across 48 states to affordable technology through its Connect2Compete program and ISP partnerships.
World Computer Exchange→
A nonprofit primarily refurbishing computers for schools, libraries, and youth centers in developing countries, while also offering inexpensive computers to U.S. individuals and families.
Komputers 4 R Kids→
A San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing free refurbished computers to children and families in need.
Government Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)→
A federally funded job-training program delivered through local American Job Centers, which sometimes includes laptops or exam vouchers as part of an approved training plan.
Federal Pell Grant→
Federal financial aid for college students with demonstrated need — leftover funds after tuition and fees can be used toward a laptop for coursework.
Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)→
Federal funding distributed to states, libraries, and schools to purchase devices and internet access — the source behind many city library Chromebook lending programs.
Title I 1:1 Device Programs→
Federal Title I funding that many K-12 school districts use to provide every enrolled student with a dedicated Chromebook, laptop, or tablet for the school year.
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools→
A corporate-nonprofit partnership providing free internet-connected devices and data plans to students and teachers at 693 Title I schools nationwide.