Benefit Programs & Free Laptop Eligibility
EBT, Medicaid, SSI, and other public benefits don't pay for a laptop directly — but enrollment in any of these is often the fastest way to qualify for a free or low-cost device. Find your benefit below.
Free Laptop with EBT / SNAP→
SNAP, commonly known by its EBT card, doesn't pay for a laptop directly — but it's one of the most widely accepted proofs of low-income status across nearly every free laptop program on this site.
Free Laptop with Medicaid→
Medicaid doesn't supply laptops directly, but enrollment is one of the most commonly accepted eligibility proofs across nonprofit and government device programs — and in some states, disability-related Medicaid waivers can fund assistive technology devices.
Free Laptop with SSI→
SSI recipients qualify for nearly every income-based laptop program on this site, and have a unique additional tool available: ABLE accounts, which let you save for a computer without risking your benefits.
Free Laptop with TANF→
TANF enrollment is accepted as proof of financial need by several major laptop programs, including Computers with Causes and EveryoneOn's partner network.
Free Laptop with WIC→
WIC enrollment historically qualified households for the now-closed Affordable Connectivity Program, and continues to serve as a general indicator of low-income status recognized by several assistance directories.
Free Laptop with Section 8 / Federal Public Housing Assistance→
Federal housing assistance is an accepted qualifying benefit for Lifeline and several nonprofit laptop programs, and connects directly to HUD's ConnectHomeUSA device and internet initiative.
Free Laptop with LIHEAP→
LIHEAP enrollment (often called "energy assistance") is accepted as a qualifying benefit by PCs for People and Human-I-T, among others.
Free Laptop with Free or Reduced-Price School Lunch→
The single most important qualifying credential for K-12 laptop programs — this is the exact eligibility path The On It Foundation is built around.
Free Laptop with Veterans Benefits→
Veteran status — documented through a DD-214 or VA benefit award — unlocks a dedicated set of laptop and computer programs built specifically around military service.