Pell Grant Recipients Eligible for Discounted Broadband Program
The Federal Communications Commission, in partnership with the Department of Education, has launched a nationwide program providing discounted internet access to all Pell Grant recipients for the 2020-21 award year. The
Emergency Broadband Benefit program offers a discount of up to $50 per month on broadband service for eligible households and $75 per month for households on tribal lands. Participants in the program can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. Over
825 broadband providers across the country are participating in the program, including Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity by Comcast. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is the nation’s largest-ever broadband affordability program . . . but it’s temporary
—Congress appropriated $3.2 billion to fund the program in December, and the benefit will only be available until that funding runs out or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the pandemic, whichever comes first. (
Inside Higher Ed - May 13, 2021)