College Laptop Programs

College laptop programs have been implemented at many colleges and universities to ensure every student has access to a laptop. Laptops greatly help students with coursework and are required in many classes. College laptop programs work to provide students with discount, used or even free laptops. Different types of programs exist, with some universities using multiple programs to meet all their students' needs.

Non-Existent

Colleges and universities without a set college laptop program do not require students to have a laptop. Usually, no aid is given to help students get a laptop. Students must obtain a laptop on their own or use computer labs on campus to complete coursework requiring a computer.

Voluntary

Voluntary college laptop programs do not require a student to have a laptop, but the programs provide assistance for those who want or need one for coursework. Voluntary programs may offer discounts, used laptops, free laptops or a combination. Colleges with voluntary college laptop programs still have computer labs for student use.

Mandatory

Mandatory college laptop programs require all students to have a laptop. Students must have a laptop in class to participate and to complete coursework. According to FoxBusiness.com, mandatory laptop programs are vital for helping students learn the skills necessary to enter the workplace. These programs offer assistance in the form of discounts, used laptops, free college maintained laptops or a combination to meet all students' needs.

Discount Laptop Programs

Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenonvo and Apple are all working alongside colleges and universities to provide students with laptops. Colleges offering discounts on laptops give students a code to use at one or more of the laptop manufacturer's websites. This provides students with a variety of laptops to choose from.

Free or Used Laptop Programs

Colleges offering free or used laptops typically keep the laptops after the student graduates. Any problems with the laptops are paid for by the college. Some college laptops programs will allow the student to purchase the laptop, especially used laptops, at a discount. Some college laptop programs incorporate the cost of the laptop in their tuition to help student's pay for a laptop over time or with money from grants and scholarships.

References

• FoxBusiness.com: College Laptop Programs Help Students Get Tech-Savvy