If you’re enrolled in any of 13 qualifying government assistance programs — including SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, and SSI — or your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you qualify for steeper discounts on Human-I-T’s affordable laptops and can access Human-I-T’s 5G internet plans!
How to Know If You Qualify for an Affordable Laptop and Cheap Internet from Human-I-T
Check If You Qualify in 30 Seconds
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What do you need?
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Is anyone in your household enrolled in any of these programs?
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Tell us about your household income.
Compared against 200% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services).
Good news — you likely qualify.
If you have your eligibility document ready, create your account now — it's how you order devices, and the only way to access internet service. Prefer to talk it through with a real person first?
You'll upload one document: a benefit letter or income document dated within the last 6 months. Pay stubs aren't accepted.
We can't confirm your eligibility automatically — but you may still have options.
Rules have edge cases, and a real person can walk through yours with you, one on one.
Or double-check the 2026 income limits and qualifying program list below.
How to Get Cheap Internet or Affordable Laptops with Government Assistance
Enrollment in any one of these 13 government assistance programs qualifies your household — you don’t need more than one. A current award letter or benefit statement dated within the last 6 months proves your enrollment.
| Qualifying program | Also known as / includes |
|---|---|
| SNAP | Food stamps, EBT, CalFresh |
| Medicaid | Medi-Cal (California), Healthy Michigan Plan |
| Social Security benefits | SSI, SSDI, Social Security Retirement |
| Section 8 | Housing Choice Voucher, public housing assistance |
| TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, cash assistance |
| WIC | Women, Infants, and Children program |
| National School Lunch Program | NSLP, free or reduced-price school lunch |
| Lifeline | Federal phone and internet discount program |
| Energy assistance | LIHEAP, CARE, MEAP |
| VA benefits | Veterans Affairs benefits, veterans pension |
| Need-based financial aid | Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Michigan Tuition Grant |
| Head Start | Including Early Head Start |
| General Assistance | GA, General Relief |
Qualifying programSNAP
Also known as / includesFood stamps, EBT, CalFresh
Qualifying programMedicaid
Also known as / includesMedi-Cal (California), Healthy Michigan Plan
Qualifying programSocial Security benefits
Also known as / includesSSI, SSDI, Social Security Retirement
Qualifying programSection 8
Also known as / includesHousing Choice Voucher, public housing assistance
Qualifying programTANF
Also known as / includesTemporary Assistance for Needy Families, cash assistance
Qualifying programWIC
Also known as / includesWomen, Infants, and Children program
Qualifying programNational School Lunch Program
Also known as / includesNSLP, free or reduced-price school lunch
Qualifying programLifeline
Also known as / includesFederal phone and internet discount program
Qualifying programEnergy assistance
Also known as / includesLIHEAP, CARE, MEAP
Qualifying programVA benefits
Also known as / includesVeterans Affairs benefits, veterans pension
Qualifying programNeed-based financial aid
Also known as / includesFederal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Michigan Tuition Grant
Qualifying programHead Start
Also known as / includesIncluding Early Head Start
Qualifying programGeneral Assistance
Also known as / includesGA, General Relief
Not on Government Assistance? Your Income May Qualify You for Cheap Internet and Affordable Laptops
Your household also qualifies if its gross annual income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Find your household size below — if your income is at or under that limit, you qualify.
2026 income limits (200% of the Federal Poverty Level):
| Household size | Annual income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $31,920 |
| 2 | $43,280 |
| 3 | $54,640 |
| 4 | $66,000 |
| 5 | $77,360 |
| 6 | $88,720 |
| 7 | $100,080 |
| 8 | $111,440 |
For households larger than 8, add $11,360 per additional person.
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2026 Poverty Guidelines (published January 2026). Figures cover the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.; limits for Alaska and Hawaii are higher.
What Documents Do You Need to Prove Your Eligibility?
One document is enough, and it must show the name of someone in your household.
To prove program enrollment, submit one of the following, dated within the last 6 months and showing active benefits:
1. A current benefit award letter
2. A benefit renewal letter or benefit statement
To prove household income, submit one of the following, showing household member count and dollar amounts:
1. Your most recent federal, state, or tribal tax return
2. A Social Security benefit statement
3. A VA benefit statement
4. A retirement or pension benefit statement
Not accepted: pay stubs.
Approved eligibility stays valid for 15 months. After that, you’ll re-verify with a current document.
How to Apply Online — 3 Steps
You can apply for an affordable laptop and cheap internet online in about 10 minutes:
- Confirm you qualify — through any program in the table above, or the 2026 income limits.
- Get your document ready — one benefit letter or income document, as a photo or digital copy you can upload.
- Create your Human-I-T account and submit your document — your account is where you order devices, and it’s the only way to access internet service.
Rather talk it through with a real person first?
Call (888) 391-7249 for direct, one-on-one help with your application.
Government Assistance Eligibility for Seniors, Students, Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Low-Income Families
The same two paths — program enrollment or household income — cover every group we serve, including job seekers between benefits. Here’s how each group most often qualifies.
Seniors
Seniors most often qualify through Social Security Retirement, SSI, or Medicaid. If you receive any of these, one benefit statement makes you eligible for a low-cost computer and cheap home internet. For plan details written for older adults, see our guide to cheap internet for seniors.
Students & Families
Students and families qualify through the National School Lunch Program, Federal Pell Grants, Cal Grants, or Head Start. A financial aid award letter or school lunch approval letter works as proof. College students can start with our guide to affordable internet for college students.
Veterans
Veterans qualify through VA benefits, including VA pension and disability compensation. A VA benefit statement serves as proof of both program enrollment and income. For connectivity options built around veteran benefits, see cheap internet for veterans.
People with disabilities
People with disabilities most often qualify through SSDI, SSI, or Medicaid. A Social Security benefit statement dated within the last 6 months is all the proof you need for a low-cost laptop and internet service. Our guide to cheap internet for people with disabilities covers the best plan options.
Job seekers and low-income families
Between jobs or getting by on a tight budget? Most low-income families already qualify through SNAP, TANF, WIC, or Section 8. If your household isn’t enrolled in any program, the 200% income limits above still apply — and an affordable laptop plus cheap internet makes the job search itself easier.
One Verification Covers Devices and Internet
Qualify once, use it for both. The same approved verification unlocks refurbished laptops, desktops, and tablets from our low-cost device catalog, plus cheap 4G/5G internet — $14.99 per month with a one-time hotspot purchase ($80.98), or a $24.99-per-month bundle that includes the hotspot. No credit check required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a laptop with EBT?
Yes. Having an EBT card means you receive SNAP benefits, which is a qualifying government assistance program. Upload a SNAP award letter or benefit statement dated within the last 6 months when you create your Human-I-T account, and you can order a low-cost laptop and cheap internet.
Can I get a computer if I'm on SNAP or food stamps?
Yes — SNAP, food stamps, and CalFresh are the same qualifying program under different names. One current benefit letter proves your eligibility for an affordable computer and internet service. Create your account, upload the letter, and shop the device catalog.
Does Medicaid qualify me for a low-cost laptop?
Yes. Medicaid — including Medi-Cal in California and the Healthy Michigan Plan — is one of the 13 qualifying government assistance programs. Submit a Medicaid award or renewal letter dated within the last 6 months as your proof.
Can I qualify with SSI or SSDI?
Yes. SSI, SSDI, and Social Security Retirement all qualify, and your Social Security benefit statement counts as proof. If you’re not on Social Security but live on a fixed income, you can still qualify under the 200% Federal Poverty Level income limits.
Can I get cheap internet through government assistance programs?
Yes. The same verification that qualifies you for a device unlocks internet service: $14.99 per month with a one-time hotspot purchase, or a $24.99-per-month bundle with the hotspot included. No credit check. Creating a Human-I-T account is the only way to access internet service.
What if I'm not enrolled in any government assistance program?
You can still qualify by income. If your household’s gross annual income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level — $31,920 for one person or $66,000 for a family of four in 2026 — you’re eligible. Not sure where you land? Call (888) 391-7249.
Are Human-I-T's laptops free or low-cost?
Most Human-I-T devices are low-cost rather than free: refurbished laptops and desktops priced well below retail, which lets us serve every low-income household that qualifies instead of a lucky few. The eligibility rules on this page are the same either way.
How often do I need to re-verify my eligibility?
Every 15 months. Your verification stays active for that window, and when it lapses you submit one new document — dated within the last 6 months — to keep ordering devices or maintain internet service.
