Free Laptop Programs for Low-Income Families
A filtered list of every program on this site tagged for Low-Income Families — for the full guide, see the Low-Income Families 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.
Human-I-T→
A technology-access nonprofit operating in 35+ states, refurbishing donated devices and distributing them at very low cost alongside internet access and digital training.
Compudopt→
A national nonprofit distributing free refurbished computers to under-resourced youth through local lottery-based distribution events.
GiveTechnology.org→
A nonprofit helping people starting over — including single parents, adult learners, and survivors of abuse — access free laptops through public assistance eligibility.
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.
InterConnect ConnectAll→
An e-commerce platform providing affordable refurbished and recycled laptops, computers, and internet access to low-income individuals and nonprofit organizations.
Comcast Internet Essentials→
Comcast's long-running low-cost internet program, which also offers the option to purchase a low-cost laptop alongside discounted service.
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.
Free Geek→
An Oregon-based nonprofit providing free and low-cost computers along with computer education to people in need.
Komputers 4 R Kids→
A San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing free refurbished computers to children and families in need.
Salvation Army & St. Vincent de Paul→
Well-known community-based charitable organizations that occasionally offer refurbished laptops through local donation programs, depending on chapter and inventory.
Government Programs
Lifeline Program→
The federal government's primary ongoing program for making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households, with occasional device discounts from participating providers.
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.
Benefits.gov→
The federal government's central platform for screening eligibility across many assistance programs, including technology-access resources.
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.
Providers
AirTalk Wireless→
A Lifeline-participating wireless provider offering free smartphones and, depending on availability, tablet or laptop promotions to eligible households.
TAG Mobile→
A nationwide Lifeline provider frequently recommended for senior applicants, offering free phone and internet service to qualifying households.
Q Link Wireless→
A Lifeline-participating provider offering free phones and data plans to eligible low-income households.
Assurance Wireless→
A major Lifeline provider offering free phones and unlimited talk and text to eligible households.