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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

Download a flyer for more information (available in English, Español, Français, & Tiếng Việt)