"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can
listen twice as much as we speak."
Epictetus
- COMPUTERS
- INTERNET ACCESS
- TELEPHONES
COMPUTERS
Comcast Internet Essentials: Option to purchase a computer for $149.00 plus tax with free online training classes. Any student on government lunch program at school qualifies for this service.
connect2compete
Connect2Compete is a natinoal not for profit initiative, aimed at bringing students and families nationwide online by providing $9.95/month high-speed internet, low-cost computers and free digital literacy training. For two years, there are no price increase, no activation fees, and no equipment rental fees associated with the high-speed internet program. Go to the website to apply for the program.
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INTERNET ACCESS
Comcast Internet Essentials: $10 per month with wifi. Any student on government lunch program at school qualifies for this service.
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TELEPHONES
The following are all part of the Lifeline Assistance Program funded by the federal government. Lifeline is intended to help individuals experiencing financial hardship to stay connected to family members, schools and child care providers, as well as to be reachable to potential employers and have a means of communicating in case of emergency. LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY ONE ACCOUNT PER HOUSEHOLD. YOU CANNOT GET PHONES FROM MULTIPLE PROVIDERS.
Who Qualifies?
Income level: At or under 150% of Federal poverty limit
Participate in any of the following public assistance programs:
Live in Federal Pusblic Housing/Section 8
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Medicaid
National School Free Lunch Program (NSLP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Tribal Qualifying Program based on State of residence
ASSURANCE WIRELESS 888-898-4888 Free mobile phone, 350 minutes and unlimited texts each month plus 500 MB Free data each month, online application
BUDGET MOBILE LIFELINE 888-777-4007 Free mobile phone, 500 minutes, 500 texts per month, online application
QLINK WIRELESS: Government phones 855-QLINK43 Free mobile phone, 500 minutes, unlimited texts per month, online application NO FREE DATA
SAFELINK WIRELESS 800-723-3546 Free mobile phone, 350 minutes and unlimited texts each month plus 500 MB Free data, online application
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Updated Nov 2017
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