Additional IT Discounts and Programs for Students

If your current computer is not sufficient for coursework or remote learning (for example, you don’t have a web cam), here are some resources that may help:

• Apply for a laptop through the UB Laptop Loan Program: Submit an application to loan a laptop for coursework for the semester.
• Financial Aid adjustments toward a new laptop: Contact an advisor at 716-645-8232 or UBFA@buffalo.edu to see if you are eligible for a budget adjustment towards a laptop purchase.
• Apply for up to $100 off a laptop through the Affordable Connectivity Program: Pell Grant recipients and others, visit  www.fcc.gov/acp to take advantage of a federal program offering a one-time discount of up to $100 per household on a computer or tablet.
  

• Apply for emergency funds: If you are experiencing a hardship due to unexpected changes, contact Student Conduct and Advocacy for support resources.

Pell Grant recipients and others: Get up to $30 off your Internet bill monthly through the FCC's Affordable  Connectivity Program.   

Check local area provider plans to see which service your area and which best meets your needs.

• Combine Fios Forward with your ACP discount for free 300Mb Internet
• Sign up for Spectrum Internet Assist and apply your ACP discount toward your bill
  
• Sign up for Greenlight broadband and apply your ACP discount toward your bill
  
• Check other local providers for similar offers and plans.
  

• eduroam: Use the same eduroam Wi-Fi that you use on campus at UB to connect at locations around the globe.
• Spectrum: Spectrum customers can use Spectrum Wi-Fi access points. Non-Spectrum customers can get a free 30 minutes per month of access at Spectrum Wi-Fi access points.