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Internet Essentials (by Comcast) 

Internet Essentials provides low-cost internet service, affordable computers and digital literacy training to households with children who qualify for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program.

More Details:

  • Fast, home Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax.
  • No price increases, activation or equipment rental fees while in the program.
  • A low-cost home computer available at initial enrollment for just $149.99 + tax.
  • Free Internet training—in print, online and in person.

How to Qualify:

  • Be located where Comcast offers Internet service
  • Have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
  • Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days
  • Not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment

How to apply:

  • Call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application
  • Comcast will mail you an application. Complete and return it, along with lunch program documents from your child's school
  • Comcast will notify you by mail about the status of your application. Allow 7-10 days for a response

Cost:

$9.95 a month for Internet service and a low-cost computer

Apply in English by calling 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or Apply in Espanol by calling 1-855-765-6995. Por aplicar en español, llame al 1-855-765-6995. Log on to learn more at www.InternetEssentials.com for English or Para más información, visite www.InternetBasico.com.

Step Up For Students 

Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization that administers the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship for low-income students (K-12). This year, Step Up For Students is providing K–12 scholarships to more than 39,400 low–income students who attend 1,195 different private schools across the state of Florida. Students who qualify may receive more than $4,000 for private school tuition or $500 to help cover transportation to a public school in another county. Companies have contributed more than $900 million to date, providing more than 218,000 scholarships.

The scholarships are income based, not academically based. Families who qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program may qualify for the scholarship program too. Once a student's eligibility is verified, the parent has the freedom to choose any one of more than 1,350 participating private schools across the state.

To qualify for the 2012-13 school year:
  1. A child entering kindergarten must be 5 by September 1st.
  2. A child entering 1st grade must be 6 by September 1st.
  3. A child entering grades 6-12 must have attended a Florida public school for the 2011-12 school year.
  4. Please check the Step Up For Students site for income guidelines.

Cost: $34.00 application fee.

Parents may apply online at: www.StepUpForStudents.org. If parents or guardians have any questions they can either call: 877-735-7837 or email: info@stepupforstudents.org.