Ohio Hi-Point strives to provide resources and information for families to help in their student's educational journey. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The benefit provides:
- Up to $50/month discount for broadband services;
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
To be eligible, one or more family members must:
- Have an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
- Receives benefits under the Free and Reduced-Price school lunch program;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Had a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
To apply, go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to submit an application and find participating providers.