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Internet for Low-income Families

Internet Essentials - Comcast

If you have children who participate in the free or reduced-cost school lunch program, you can receive Internet in your home for about $10 a month. Review the requirements in English or Spanish. 

Access - AT&T

If you have at least one household member who participates in the SNAP Program (food stamps), receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, is part of the free or reduced-cost school lunch program or Head Start or your household income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for affordable internet ($10/month or less) through AT&T. You can review the information and eligibility requirements here.

EveryoneOn - County of San Mateo

This website allows you to input your zip code, select between a number of descriptors or programs that apply to you (low income, live in public housing, have a child in K-12 or college, receive free or reduced-cost lunch, etc.), and lists internet offers, device offers, and digital training locations based on your answers. You can review the information in English or Spanish. 

Low-cost Computer Software for College Students

If you are a community college student, you can purchase software very cheaply from this website. Note that you need to use your school email address when you make the purchase.