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Think of everything you could do with a laptop. Your child could use it to attend virtual classes, especially in a situation like we’ve had with the pandemic. You could use it to get your online degree.

What about shopping? You could find the best deals online via your laptop, which would make shopping more convenient and cost-effective. And everyone in your household could use that laptop for entertainment and to stay connected with friends and family.

Now think about that laptop’s cost. Even if it’s not some high-end MacBook, the laptop will still cost you at least a few hundred dollars. And while that may not seem like a lot to some, it is if you’re barely making ends meet.

Does a laptop’s cost mean you should go without one? Not necessarily, as there are now ways to get a laptop at no cost, provided you know where to look, and you qualify. Let’s look at those ways now.

Get a Free Laptop Through School

Perhaps the easiest way to get a free laptop is through a school. This can apply to your child’s school, as many kids received free laptops over the past year due to the pandemic. But since schools are opening their doors once again, you may be wondering if this is still an option.

Certain schools will allow parents to teach their children from home. If this is an option for your child, the school may offer a free laptop to aid in their studies. You will have to contact schools in your area to see if such a setup is available.

Besides your child’s school, you may also get a free laptop if you decide to pick the right online college to get your degree. The online college landscape is highly competitive nowadays, so many offer complimentary laptops with enrollment to attract students.

Should you let a free laptop dictate where you go to college? Of course not. But it is good to know that this option is out there.

To see which online colleges offer free laptops for their students, go here.

Get a Free Laptop From a Non-Profit Organization

Some people donate their laptops when they upgrade to something new. Where do those laptops end up? Often, in the hands of non-profit organizations that give the laptops to those who need them most.

That last sentence is significant, as you will probably need to apply for a free laptop from a non-profit to show that you don’t surpass a certain income.

Here is a list of some non-profits that offer free laptops:

• Computers With Causes – Offers free laptops to military members and vets, low-income households, and underprivileged kids.
• With Causes – Gives free laptops to military, low-income households, and people living in shelters for battered women.
• On It Foundation – Kids in grades K-12 from low-income families can get free laptops here.
• Alliance for Technology Refurbishing & Reuse – Gives laptops to local organizations who then donate them.