Apply for a free computer

For students whose families need help getting a computer. You'll write a short essay about your circumstances and attach one proof of need: a government assistance letter, recent income statements, or proof of free or reduced-price school lunch. See the eligibility requirements for details.

How it works

Apply below with an essay about your circumstances and one proof of need.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Because of our backlog, it can take 3 to 9 months to get a free or reduced-price laptop.
If you qualify, we email you a promo code you can use on any laptop in our store.

About the student

Student's full name *

Email *

Phone number *

School *

Grade *

The computer

Which computer would help most? *

LaptopDesktop computer

Shipping address *

Essay: your circumstances *

Tell us about your family's situation and why the student needs a computer, in at least 100 words. Write it yourself, in your own words. We're looking for a genuine reason, not a polished one: essays written with AI count for less.

0 of 100 words

Proof of need

Which proof are you attaching? *

Government assistanceMedicaid, SNAP (food stamps) or TANF: a recent benefits statement or approval letter.IncomePay stubs from the past 30 days, last year's W-2 or tax return, or a Social Security, pension or unemployment statement.Free or reduced-price school lunchA letter from the school, a copy of the lunch application, or an official statement of eligibility.

Documents *

A photo or scan of each page is fine. PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF, up to 10 MB each, at most 3 files.

I agree to let The Silicon Project review these documents to decide on this application. They're kept private and deleted 30 days after the decision. *

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