Affordable Connectivity Program

We know that your student(s) need Internet access at home to learn best. We want to make you aware of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. For many households, this benefit can make your internet access free. 

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT?

• Up to $30 per month
• One-time $100 device credit toward the purchase of a connected device, such as a laptop, desktop, or tablet (only with participating providers)

HOW LONG?

Began December 31, 2021 and is a long-term benefit

WHAT SERVICE PLANS?

Families can select any internet service plan to apply for the benefit

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A household is eligible if a member meets at least one of these criteria:

• Participation in Lifeline
• Income Eligibility
  • 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
• Participation in government assistance programs:
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Participation in Free and Reduced Price School Meal program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current year

WHAT IDENTIFICATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY? 

One of the following:

• SSN
• Driver’s License
• Military ID
• Passport
• ITIN
• Other Government ID

HOW DOES A FAMILY SIGN UP?

There are three main ways to sign up:
1. Apply online at ACPBenefit.org
2. Mail in an application (English or Spanish). Send with docs to:
○ ACP Support Center, P.O. Box 7081, London, KY 40742
3. Contact a participating broadband provider directly
Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. 

NEED HELP?

Contact your school's Parent Liaison for assistance in completing the application process.

You can also contact the ACP Support Center.

Email: ACPSupport@usac.org
Phone: (877) 384-2575, seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET