Free Laptop Programs in Florida
Base of operations for The On It Foundation (Miami) and One Laptop per Child's U.S. office, plus the Miami-Dade Public Library mobile device lending program.
General Eligibility & How to Apply
The organizations and programs operating in Florida generally share similar qualification criteria. To access a free or low-cost device, you will typically need to prove you meet one of the following requirements:
- Income-Based: Household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Assistance-Based: Participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or the Free/Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.
Note: If you need immediate, short-term computer access, your local Florida public library branch is often the fastest solution. Many offer laptop lending programs with just a valid library card.
Organizations Based in or Focused on Florida
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.
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.
General Eligibility & How to Apply
The organizations and programs operating in Florida generally share similar qualification criteria. To access a free or low-cost device, you will typically need to prove you meet one of the following requirements:
- Income-Based: Household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Assistance-Based: Participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or the Free/Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.
Note: If you need immediate, short-term computer access, your local Florida public library branch is often the fastest solution. Many offer laptop lending programs with just a valid library card.
Library Laptop Lending in Florida
General Eligibility & How to Apply
The organizations and programs operating in Florida generally share similar qualification criteria. To access a free or low-cost device, you will typically need to prove you meet one of the following requirements:
- Income-Based: Household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Assistance-Based: Participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or the Free/Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.
Note: If you need immediate, short-term computer access, your local Florida public library branch is often the fastest solution. Many offer laptop lending programs with just a valid library card.
Universities in Florida with Laptop Programs
General Eligibility & How to Apply
The organizations and programs operating in Florida generally share similar qualification criteria. To access a free or low-cost device, you will typically need to prove you meet one of the following requirements:
- Income-Based: Household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Assistance-Based: Participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or the Free/Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.
Note: If you need immediate, short-term computer access, your local Florida public library branch is often the fastest solution. Many offer laptop lending programs with just a valid library card.
Local Notes
Florida hosts the headquarters for two national nonprofits featured throughout this site: The On It Foundation and One Laptop per Child. This makes Florida families especially well-positioned to work directly with these organizations.